If your child has been diagnosed and being managed at home for MILD mumps, keep track of his/her temperature and inform the doctor if it goes above 38.3°C because mumps can also involve the brain and its membranes, call the doctor immediately if your child has any of the following: stiff neck, convulsions(seizures), extreme drowsiness, severe headache or changes of consciousness. Be alert for abdominal pain that can mean involvement of other organs. In boys, watch for high fever with pain and swelling of the testicles. Inform your doctor immediately if any of these alert signs are present.
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