Doctors have concluded that there is a resurgence of mumps in Tamil Nadu city as more youngsters visit clinics with symptoms such as fever, headaches, swollen jaws, and puffy cheeks.

Though seen as "self-limiting," it is forcing an increasing number of kids with severe consequences into hospitals.

Mumps cases have risen to at least 25 a month, according to a statement by a doctor from a government hospital.

Physicians have reported that they also observe long-term hearing loss, pancreatitis, and, in rare cases, pneumonia, as well as male testicular inflammation or orchitis (which raises the risk of infertility).

While the MR (measles and rubella) vaccine is currently administered, it is crucial that we take a proactive approach. 

Doctors are pleading with the Union government to add the mumps immunization to the schedule and create the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. 

This comprehensive vaccine is our best defense against these preventable diseases.