Immunizations: Mumps

Close up view of mumps virus

Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. It is contagious and spreads from person to person.

Mumps is an acute disease. That means it usually makes you sick for a short time.

A vaccine can prevent mumps

The best way to prevent mumps is to get the vaccine.

Learn more about the vaccine for mumps

About mumps

Data and statistics

CDC—Mumps cases and outbreaks

Just for health care providers

Mumps is a communicable disease. Health care providers must report cases of mumps.

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Last revised February 4, 2025