Pune hospitals witness surge in mumps cases
7 months, 1 week ago

Pune hospitals witness surge in mumps cases

Hindustan Times  

City hospitals have seen a rise in mumps cases, an acute viral infection that affects children. Dr Prashant Udavant, consultant paediatrician at Ruby Hall Clinic, said that mumps cases have increased with five to six cases being reported daily and once schools start the number will further increase. Dr Rajesh Dighe, city immunisation officer, Pune Municipal Corporation, said, “The mumps vaccination is not given under the programme as it is not a life-threatening viral infection. Dr Seema Joshi, senior consultant paediatrician and adolescent counsellor, Ankura Hospitals, said, the mumps virus, which is transmitted through the air and saliva, is often contracted in close-knit environments like schools and daycares. The most effective way of preventing mumps and its complications is through the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccination.” Dr Sushrut Deshmukh, ear, nose, and throat specialist, Apollo Spectra Hospital, said that parents should isolate infected children at home to prevent further spread, and avoid sending kids to school at least for seven to eight days.

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Add mumps vaccine to universal immunisation programme: Tamil Nadu to Centre
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Add mumps vaccine to universal immunisation programme: Tamil Nadu to Centre

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu, which records at least 150 cases of mumps in a month now, had earlier this year requested the Government of India to consider adding the mumps vaccine to the Universal Immunisation Programme. The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, in a letter to the Union Health Ministry, requested the GoI to advise of any possibility of supplying …

On the resurgence of mumps in Kerala | Explained
9 months, 2 weeks ago

On the resurgence of mumps in Kerala | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Mumps, an acute viral infection which historically affects children, has been spreading like wildfire in Kerala, for the past few months. Such an uncontrolled surge in cases could lead to an increase in the number of complications of mumps, like meningoencephalitis or pancreatitis, public health experts fear. However, with cases being reported in epidemic proportions, several …

Mumps outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms, treatment, prevention
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Mumps outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms, treatment, prevention

India Today  

Kerala has witnessed a mumps outbreak with 190 cases reported on a single day. SYMPTOMS FOR MUMPS This acute disease presents as a fever followed by painful swelling of both areas around the ears. Mumps presents as a fever followed by painful swelling of both areas around the ears. Most treatment options cater to relieving symptoms like drinking lots of …

Mumps: Kerala witness 190 cases in a day, know what are the causes, symptoms, treatment and more
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Mumps: Kerala witness 190 cases in a day, know what are the causes, symptoms, treatment and more

India TV News  

A mumps outbreak is currently underway in Kerala, with the state recording 190 cases in a single day on March 10, Sunday. Let us know all about this viral illness: Mumps: Causes According to Dr. Suresh Kumar Panuganti, Lead Consultant-Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatrics, at Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, mumps is caused by the mumps virus, which is spread through respiratory …

84 kids infected with mumps in Belagavi district
10 months, 4 weeks ago

84 kids infected with mumps in Belagavi district

Hindustan Times  

Belagavi: Savadatti Yallamma town of Belagavi district has become the latest to report an outbreak of Parotitis, commonly known as mumps. Infected children are getting treated at primary health centres and hospitals in villages and Savadatti town “The children are being treated at primary health centres and hospitals in villages and Savadatti town,” said Savadatti health officer Dr Sripad Sabnis. …

Mums Outbreak: Causes, symptoms, prevention tips and treatment
1 year ago

Mums Outbreak: Causes, symptoms, prevention tips and treatment

India TV News  

A mumps outbreak has recently been reported in several states across the country, causing concern among public health officials. Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands, causing swelling and pain in the face and neck. When India TV asked Dr D. Srikanth, Senior Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, about the recent mumps …

Mumps outbreak: Worrying symptoms to watch out for, preventive tips
1 year ago

Mumps outbreak: Worrying symptoms to watch out for, preventive tips

Hindustan Times  

Mumps cases in children are on rise in the states of Maharashtra, Hyderabad and Telangana which has become a cause of concern for parents. While data on India's mumps burden is limited, studies like the one on children under 5 paint a worrying picture, low seropositivity, declining antibody levels, and even susceptibility among vaccinated individuals. Symptoms of mumps to watch …

Mumps on the rise in Hyderabad, doctors advise MMR vaccination
1 year ago

Mumps on the rise in Hyderabad, doctors advise MMR vaccination

The Hindu  

In recent weeks, Hyderabad, particularly Old City, has been facing a surge in mumps cases. Opt for the MMR vaccine as it provides protection against all three diseases,” said consultant paediatrician at Magna Centres Sivaranjani Santosh. She added that for those who have already administered the MR vaccine after the first birthday, it is still recommended to consider the MMR …

Mumps Cases At Indiana University More Than Double In A Week Amid Outbreak
5 years, 8 months ago

Mumps Cases At Indiana University More Than Double In A Week Amid Outbreak

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the nation grapples with a measles outbreak, the number of mumps cases at Indiana University has more than doubled since last week, school officials said, with similar outbreaks occurring at Temple University and Penn State University. “It’s not sweeping broadly around the campus.” The university’s students are required to have two MMR vaccines ― for measles, …

16 cases of mumps have been reported at Temple University
5 years, 10 months ago

16 cases of mumps have been reported at Temple University

CNN  

CNN — Sixteen cases of mumps have been reported by Temple University, according to Christopher Vito, associate director of public relations at Temple. The university, based in Philadelphia, first reported cases of the contagious illness on February 28 but did not say how many people were infected. It is spread through saliva or mucus by coughing, sneezing or talking, sharing …

Health check: Diseases strike back hard as vaccines are ignored
5 years, 11 months ago

Health check: Diseases strike back hard as vaccines are ignored

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Ignoring a vaccine can lead to re-emergence of the disease and while vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella are recommended worldwide there have been instances of people not opting for vaccination. Often it has been found that in the first dose, immunity is 70 per cent, second dose increases immunity by another 10 per cent and after the third …

Mumps Outbreaks Linked to Waning Vaccine Protection, Study Says
6 years, 9 months ago

Mumps Outbreaks Linked to Waning Vaccine Protection, Study Says

CNN  

A new study has found that the MMR vaccine, given in two doses to children, can cause complications in up to 10% of mumps infections in teenagers or older people. The researchers believe that the waning protection bestowed by the mumps portion of the vaccine may be a factor in this increase in outbreaks. A simple booster shot at age …

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