Back to all posts Posted on March 6 2017 Message from AHS Regarding Mumps Alberta Health Services is monitoring the recent outbreaks of mumps across the province—this is following the confirmation of a cluster of cases at the University of Alberta and a recent outbreak in southern Alberta which could spread north. Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands—between the ear and the jaw. Learn more | Immunization Please download this document in order to learn more. Prev Post Next Post Name Email Comment Leave Blank Be the first to make a comment.