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Mumps
Mumps is is a contagious disease caused by a virus. There is no cure for mumps, but it can be prevented with vaccination.
At-Risk Populations
Mumps usually occurs in children between the ages of five and fifteen, but is more likely to cause serious problems in adults.
Prevention
Mumps can be prevented with a vaccination.