In recent weeks, Delhi and the NCR have reported increasing mumps cases, affecting children the most.
Mumps Cases on the Rise in Delhi
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Mumps is caused by the mumps virus, paramyxovirus, which can spread quickly through direct contact with an infected person’s saliva or through respiratory droplets. Crowded living conditions, poor hygiene, and inadequate vaccination can also contribute to the spread of this virus.
Children and pregnant women who have not been vaccinated are at a higher risk of this issue. As per health experts, mothers who got infected with this virus during their first trimester are at higher risk of mumps cases in pregnant women, which can also lead to the situation of miscarriage. However, if they are vaccinated, there is nothing to worry about.
Symptoms of Mumps
The most common symptoms of the mumps are tenderness and swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands located beneath the ears. Other symptoms of being infected with the mumps include fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle aches, and difficulty chewing or swallowing due to extreme pain.
How to prevent Mumps Infection?
Mumps are preventable viral infections, and vaccination is the most effective prevention method. So, with the suggestion of your health care experts, go for the vaccination of your children. Adults who have not had the mumps vaccination and have not faced mumps yet should also consider vaccination to prevent the spread of mumps infection.
Apart from this, to stop the spread of mumps cases, practice good hygiene, wash your hands properly when coming home from outside or before eating anything, and try to avoid contact with the infected person.
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