CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE Presented by the TexCare 60 Second Radio Feature   MP3 “Mumps” FOR AIR WEEK OF MAY 14, 2001 What do you know about the mumps? Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt and this CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by the TexCare . Mumps is a disease caused by a virus.  Mumps usually starts with fever and headache and is often followed with painful swallowing, talking, or chewing. It can infect many parts of the body, but most parents notice the swollen glands on the cheeks, the salivary glands.  If you think your child has mumps call your doctor for advice. Avoid using aspirin to treat the fever unless directly instructed to do so by your doctor. Soothe your child’s swollen salivary glands with warm or cold packs.  Have your child drink lots of fluids and serve them foods that do not make the swollen glands hurt more such as citrus fruits or juices. This CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by the TexCare —reminding you that no child should be without health insurance. Call 1-800-647-6558 to apply for children’s health insurance that for most families is $18 a month or less. And join me next time for The CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE.