Mumps

*** To report a case of mumps, call Communicable Disease at 925-313-6740. ***

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It is spread from an infected person through saliva. There is a vaccine to prevent mumps called the MMR which is the mumps vaccine combined with protection against measles and rubella.

About Mumps

Schools/Childcare

Vaccination

• About Mumps

  • Fact Sheet: English | Spanish
  • Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

  
  

  Information for Healthcare Providers

• Schools/Childcare

  • School/Childcare Guidance
  • Communicable Disease Guide for Schools and Child Care Settings

  
  

• Where can I get vaccinated in Contra Costa?

  The best place to get vaccinated is at your regular health care doctor or clinic. Other places to get vaccines include:

  • Community Immunization Providers
  • Public Health Immunization Clinics

  
  

  Pharmacies and grocery stores often have immunizations services. Check their websites for details.