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Mumps Epidemic in Navi Mumbai in 2023-24: Lessons for the Health Management System

Dhanya Dharmapalan1, Jeetendra Gavhane2, Asmita Patil3

  • 1Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Correspondence to: Dr. Dhanya Dharmapalan, 9F, Malayagiri, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, Maharashtra, India. drdhanyaroshan@gmail.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|October 1, 2024
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

A mumps epidemic in Navi Mumbai affected 217 individuals, with 90.78% unvaccinated. This highlights the need for enhanced public health surveillance and vaccination strategies to prevent future outbreaks.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Mumps outbreaks pose a significant public health challenge, particularly in densely populated areas.
  • The Navi Mumbai region experienced a notable mumps epidemic during 2023-24.
  • Understanding disease morbidity and identifying effective preventive strategies are crucial for outbreak control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the morbidity associated with the mumps epidemic in Navi Mumbai.
  • To identify and recommend preventive strategies to mitigate future mumps outbreaks.

Main Methods:

  • An outbreak investigation was conducted by pediatricians in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
  • The investigation period spanned from December 2023 to February 2024.
  • A clinical case definition for mumps was established based on acute onset of parotid or salivary gland swelling.

Main Results:

  • A total of 217 mumps cases were documented during the investigation.
  • A significant majority, 197 cases (90.78%), had no prior mumps vaccination.
  • Many children received Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine instead of Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine, missing an opportunity for mumps immunization.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores the critical need for a dedicated Public Health Division within the government.
  • Effective monitoring of contagious diseases is essential for timely detection and control of community outbreaks.
  • Integrating mumps vaccine into national immunization programs should be considered to prevent such epidemics.

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