Vaccination Against Mumps, Aren't We Late Already?

Area of Science:

• Virology
• Epidemiology
• Public Health

Background:

• Mumps is a contagious viral illness caused by paramyxovirus.
• Typical symptoms include fever and parotid gland swelling.
• Potential complications include aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, and reproductive organ inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the increasing incidence of mumps in Nepal.
• To advocate for the inclusion of mumps vaccination in the national immunization program.

Main Methods:

• This paper is a review and advocacy piece.
• It analyzes current mumps epidemiology in Nepal.

Main Results:

• The incidence of mumps infection is on the rise in Nepal.
• There is a need for enhanced public health interventions.

Conclusions:

• The introduction of mumps vaccination into Nepal's national immunization schedule is crucial.
• Vaccination can help control the increasing trend of mumps and its complications.