Measles

Measles is an acute viral illness caused by a virus in the family paramyxovirus, genus
Morbillivirus. Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat.
Its followed by a rash that spreads over the body and spreads through the air like
coughing and sneezing.
Make sure you and your child are protected with measles, mumps and rubella
vaccine!

Mumps

Mumps is an acute, self limited, viral illness just like measles. Mumps virus is a
paramyxovirus, genus Rubulavirus. Mumps usually causes swelling of the parotitis
glands. Other symptoms include fever, headache, general aches and muscle pains.
Symptoms can last for 7 to 10 days. Some people with mumps may not have any
symptoms. The virus can spreads through the air like measles virus, It can also be
spread by kissing, sharing items, such as cups or eating utensils, and touch objects or
surfaces with unwashed hands that are then touched by others.
my sister had a fever and the doctor said she was infected with mumps virus