The most important thing on growth curves is how your baby grows over time. If he's small but growing at the appropriate rate, there's usually no cause for concern. ||Only close friends and relatives should visit you during your first month at home. They should not visit if they are sick ||The AAP recommends sponge baths until the umbilical cord stump falls off — which might take up to three weeks ||Ask your baby's doctor about vitamin D supplements for the baby, especially if you're breast-feeding ||Your baby's foot may seem flat, but that's because a layer of fat covers the arch. Within two to three years, this extra padding will disappear. ||Use each feeding as an opportunity to build your newborn's sense of security, trust and comfort. ||Stop the continuous criticism to your teens. Highlight their qualities instead. ||Don't let your baby nap in the car seat after you're home as a substitute for crib since it's harder for young babies to breathe in that position. ||Your toddler may be clumsy simply due to her trials to master so many new physical skills at the same time. The more active she is, the more likely she will drop things, run into things, or fall down. ||During the day, don't try to catch up on chores while the baby sleeps. Lie down and rest ||
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What is mumps?

Mumps is an illness with an acute onset of unilateral or bilateral, tender, self-limited swelling of the parotid or other salivary gland, lasting 2 days, without other apparent cause.

How it is transmitted

    • The virus is spread by contact with respiratory secretions.
    • Period of infectivity is 7 days before to 9 days after onset of parotid swelling.
    • The most infective period is 1–2 days before, up to 5 days after onset of parotid swelling.
    • Incubation period: 12–25 days after exposure

What are the possible Complications?

Up to 35% of adults infected might develop Orchitis, which is an inflammation of the testes in males. Sterility is uncommon. This is fortunately very rare in children.

Isolation

Children should not return to school until at least 9 days after the onset of parotid swelling.

Is there a vaccine available and what are the recommendations for its use?

    • A single 0.5-mL SC injection of live mumps vaccine (usually given together with measles and rubella, the MMR) at 12–15 months usually confers long-lasting immunity
    • A second vaccination is recommended between 4 and 6 years of age.
    • Links of the MMR vaccine to autism have not been substantiated

Should we be worried?

There is no need to worry as long as you receive your vaccinations at the scheduled time.



Are there any other ways of prevention?

    • Regular hand washing with water and soap
    • Avoid sharing utensils and towels
    • Clearing the surfaces like toys and door knobs with soap and water or disinfectants

 

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