In India, the government made MR vaccine in Universal immunization in 2019, just before the Covid19, leaving Mumps component out.
Vaccination with the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent mumps infections. (Shutterstock)
Kerala is currently grappling with a mumps outbreak, with approximately 2,505 cases reported in March alone. The overall tally for mumps in the state has reached 11,467 cases in 2024. Health officials in Kerala noted a significant spike on Sunday, 10 March, when 190 new cases were reported. The cause is said to be deficiency in childhood vaccinations.