Muffleman Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Hi all, I'm pretty sure I got the mumps when I was little, but you hear very little about it nowadays. Anyhoo, my little boy Jake (almost 6months) has had the most torrid few days, clearly distressed and screaming etc. But then last night, he slept right through and is feeding again, he woke up pretty happy and normal except - one cheek is HYUGE ! Looks like half a hamster (I've been repeatedly told off this morning for laughing at his one big cheek ) So the missus trotted him off to the quack and he has mumps. Obviously he was too young for the MMR vaccination, but being a new parent I haven't a scoobydoo how long it lasts, if it's contageous, if the parents can carry the virus etc Anyone know more than I ? (not difficult really !) Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynb Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 http://www.netdoctor.co.uk No hypochondriac should be without it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Thanks mate, all questions answered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 my sister had it about a month ago....she looked like a hamster too it lasted about 2 weeks and then went, but make sure you see the doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Not good for the adult male, it is not just your cheeks that swell. Velvet cushion recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 I got a letter about a week ago saying i needed another mmr jab as the mumps were going round. Only had one when i was a little one by the sounds. Make sure your up to date on your jabs. If you do get it you may not be able to have any more half hamsters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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