People who are displaying symptoms of mumps have been urged to stay at home to stop the illness spreading.
The Public Health Directorate says whilst it doesn’t believe there is a mumps outbreak – a viral infection which mimics the illness is doing the rounds.
Symptoms include headache, fever and swollen glands.
Health protection nurse Jacqui Dunne says people should ensure they’ve been vaccinated:
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