A: In addition to staying away from others when you have mumps, you can help prevent the virus from spreading by. Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue ... Avoiding sharing drinks or eating utensils. read more
The mumps is a virus that is generally spread through mucus and saliva from the nose and throat of infected persons. There is no cure for the mumps, but you can protect yourself from getting it. The primary way to prevent the mumps is by getting the MMR vaccination. read more
The best way to prevent mumps is to have the vaccine against it. How to Prevent Mumps However, I am 62, and I had the measles, mumps and chickenpox as a child because there was no vaccinations available. read more
We recommend that all children get the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. read more