Jitendra Sharma
Objective: The study has been commenced to observe the incidence of Mumps cases in Chauldhuwa area under Boginodi block of Lakhimpur, Assam. So, active surveillance for detection of Mumps cases have been done in the particular area. Method: The study site was selected based on the previous history of Mumps cases. Those patient’s clinical sign and symptoms in accordance with the standard case definition of Mumps are included for the study and diagnosed as per protocol. Result: A total of 28 numbers of Mumps cases were reported from Chauldhuwa area under Boginodi block in Lakhimpur, Assam at a time period of two months. Most of them (83%) were children. Maximum cases were observed from Dhanpur area. Conclusion: This result concluded that Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is essential in this part of Assam. At the same time, health education regarding hygiene, sanitation and isolation of cases is also necessary to reduce further spreading of Mumps cases.
