[miss marmelstein]

This used to be a typical childhood illness for baby boomers although, as an adult, I think it can have very bad health risks, especially for men.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

miss marmelstein :" This used to be a typical childhood illness for baby boomers although, as an adult, I think it can have very bad health risks, especially for men."

Yes , highly infectious -
Mumps can lead to infertility in men if contracted post puberty
Even those who have been immunized, may need a booster.
Of the 31 members of the SUNY New Paltz swim team, all had already been previously immunized . Unfortunate timing for possible spreading the infection around Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays - possibly putting other family members at risk.

[oh8eleven]

This used to be a typical childhood illness for baby boomers
Yep, I recall being out of school for about a week ... can still see my teacher dropping off my homework.
It's also where I developed my love for all the great movies of the 30s and 40s.

[AFreeBird]

I’ve heard in adult males, it can cause sterility.

I had it as a kid.