Vipin M. Vashishtha

Dr. Vipin M. Vashishtha, a pediatrician and past National Convener of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Immunization, discusses the alarming rise in mumps cases across India. He explains how the absence of the mumps vaccine from the universal immunization program contributes to these outbreaks. Dr. Vashishtha highlights the viral illness's symptoms, potential complications, and the argument for adding the MMR vaccine to routine immunizations. He also emphasizes the need for booster shots and improved vaccine strategies to combat this public health challenge.