Friday, Jul 17, 2026

"mumps"

Tamil Nadu issues high alert as mumps spread among school children in Coimbatore

Authorities have intensified surveillance and preventive measures after 21 kindergarten (KG) students from a matriculation school in Peelamedu tested positive for the viral infection in the past two days.
Mumps outbreak in Kerala: Here is a list of causes, symptoms and prevention tips

The self-limiting viral infection can affect any age group, but it is more common in children between the age of 5-9 years