1 Typically, the cost of basement excavation will vary depending on the location and basement size. 2  The average cost of basement excavation on an existing home is around $10 to $20 per square foot for excavating or extending a basement in a new home.
Because mumps is caused by a virus, antibiotics aren't effective. Fortunately, most children and adults recover from an uncomplicated case of mumps within about two weeks. As a general rule, you're no longer considered contagious and may safely return to work or school one week after a diagnosis of mumps. 1  Tests and diagnosis. 2  Prevention.
The mumps vaccine is the best method for preventing mumps; it can come on its own or as part of the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine also defends the body against rubella and measles. The MMR vaccine is given to an infant when they are just over 1 year old and again, as a booster, just before they start school.