#it might be worth it to get an MMR titer to check that you still have immunity

[feminist-space]

The swelling's not so bad.

It's the severe testicular pain...

Mumps means 9 days in isolation.

No parties. No friends. No classes.

Intense pain in cheeks and throat.

Difficulty chewing of swallowing

Weakness. Fever.

In some cases, severe pain and swelling of the testicles and ovaries.

Mumps can cause sterility, meningitis, and deafness.

The MMR vaccine provides the best protection against mumps.

Protect yourself against mumps.

Get VACCINATED.

Adapted with permission from the Province of Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness

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