
If you think your child has mumps, call your care provider if your child develops: Other conditions may have similar symptoms, so it's important to get a quick diagnosis. The clinic staff likely will take steps to prevent the spread of disease. If you think you have mumps, let the clinic know before you go. Mumps spreads very easily for about five days after the swelling starts. See your health care provider if you or your child has symptoms of mumps. Less often, swelling of glands below the floor of the mouth.Pain or tenderness around the swelling.Swelling of one or both glands on the sides of the face.Swelling of the salivary glands usually starts within a few days. The first symptoms may be similar to flu symptoms such as:

Some people may have no symptoms or very mild symptoms. Symptoms of mumps show up about 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the virus. A common symptom of mumps is painful swelling on one or both sides of the face.
