1955 — Mumps — 43

–43 US PHS Vital Statistics of the US 1955: Vol. II – Mortality Statistics, p. 18.

Narrative Information

CDC: “Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Then most people will have swelling of their salivary glands….This is what causes the puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw…It spreads through direct contact with saliva or respiratory droplets from the mouth, nose, or throat. An infected person can spread the virus by

coughing, sneezing, or talking; sharing items that may have saliva on them, such as water bottles or cups; participating in close-contact activities with others, such as playing sports, dancing, or kissing

“An infected person can spread mumps from a few days before their salivary glands begin to swell to up to five days after the swelling begins. A person with mumps should limit their contact with others during this time. For example, stay home from school and do not attend social events.” (CDC. About Mumps. 3-8-2021.)

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Mumps. 3-8-2021. Accessed 12-12-2021 at: https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/about/index.html

United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Vital Statistics of the United States 1955, Volume II, Mortality Data. Washington, GPO, 1957. Accessed 4-24-2023 at: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/VSUS_1955_2.pdf