Mumps Awareness

About Course

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that causes painful swelling of the cheeks and neck. This course explains the symptoms, when to get urgent or emergency help, how mumps spreads, how long to stay off work, school or nursery, and how the MMR and MMRV vaccines protect against it, based on NHS and UKHSA guidance.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This is general health awareness training based on published NHS information. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the symptoms of mumps
  • Know the warning signs that need urgent advice or a 999 call
  • Apply the 5-day exclusion advice and hygiene measures
  • Understand how MMR and MMRV vaccination prevents mumps

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Symptoms of mumps
  • When to get help
  • Stopping the spread and vaccination

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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