[bub2b]

I have just found out I have mumps and was wondering how common it is? I'm also worried about my daughter getting it but I read somewhere that it only affects children over one, is that correct?

[Eileen G]

No, it's not. Babies can get it, but babies who have had the MMR jab or are being breastfed are at lower risk.

Mumps used to be common, now it's less so. If you are in general good health then with reasonable care, you should get over it fairly easily.

[bub2b]

Yea she has had all her shots and is breastfeed. I'm not really feeling like I have anything but my neck/ throat js so swollen other than that I'm feeling fine, although this is only day 2 of having symptoms

[Eileen G]

She should be fine then.

Have mumps been confirmed? There are a few other things, like glandular fever which also produce swollen neck/face.

[bub2b]

Yes I have been to the docters I thought it was my wisdom teeth.

[Eileen G]

Then you'll have been told what to watch for. Get well soon.