Mumps
Disease Information
Treatment & Care
The goal of treatment for the mumps is to relieve symptoms and prevent severe complications from occurring. Since it's a viral infection, there is no cure for mumps. But certain steps can relieve your child's symptoms and prevent complications. These include:
- acetaminophen for fever and pain
- rest
- increased fluid intake
- adjust your child's diet based on what they can tolerate (foods that increase saliva production will cause an increase in pain)
