• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2024

    Vaccination Against Mumps, Aren't We Late Already?

    • Sajal Twanabasu, Sushan Homagain, Sucharita Tuladhar, Sujina Maskey, Ashika Mahaseth, Bhusan Kumar Subedi, and Dinesh Regmi.
    • Dhading hospital, Dhadingbesi, Dhading, Nepal.
    • JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2024 Jul 31; 62 (276): 555557555-557.

    AbstractMumps is a highly contagious viral infection caused by paramyxovirus. It usually presents with fever and parotid gland swelling. It may be associated with complications like aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, oophoritis, orchitis, pancreatitis. The incidence of mumps infection is increasing in Nepal. This paper aims to advocate for the introduction of vaccination against mumps in the national immunization schedule.

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