Mumps
Mumps is a viral disease spread by coughing, sneezing or touching contaminated surfaces. It was once very common in children, but due to vaccination it is now uncommon.
Notifiable disease
Mumps is a notifiable disease.
Vaccine
Read about immunisations on the Northern Territory Government website.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Mumps information for General Practitioners PDF (458.5 KB) | NT Health |
| Document | Mumps fact sheet | NT Health |
Exclusion periods for schools and daycares
There is a minimum period of exclusion from school, pre-school or childcare for children or educators with this infectious disease.
Get a copy of the time out minimum periods of exclusion.
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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