Abstract

Introduction:Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection affecting the salivary glands, primarily caused by the mumps virus, a member of the Paramyxoviridae family. Despite being a self-limiting disease, mumps can lead to severe complications such as meningitis, encephalitis, orchitis, oophoritis, and permanent hearing loss. The introduction of the MMR vaccine has significantly reduced the incidence of mumps globally, but outbreaks continue to occur, particularly in areas with low vaccination coverage. In India, mumps is not a notifiable disease, and the vaccine is not included in the Universal Immunization Program (UIP), leading to underreporting and insufficient control measures. This study aims to analyze the recent trends in mumps cases in a paediatric population in Vijiyapura town of Bangalore Rural district and emphasize the need for including the mumps vaccine in the national immunization schedule.

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