Guidance

Mumps: the green book chapter

Mumps immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 19 January 2026 — See all updates

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Mumps: the green book chapter

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Mumps chapter 23 update patches.

Mumps is an acute viral illness caused by a paramyxovirus. It is usually characterised by bilateral parotid swelling, although it may present with unilateral swelling. Parotitis may be preceded by several days of non-specific symptoms such as fever, headache, malaise, myalgias and anorexia. Asymptomatic mumps infection is common, particularly in children (Plotkin and Orenstein, 2004).

Published 20 March 2013

Last updated 19 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 19 January 2026

   Revised to include the MMRV vaccine.

2. 4 April 2013

   Added file attachment (chapter update patch). Updated the Body text to include link to NHS Choices.

3. 20 March 2013

   First published.