Risk factors for mumps in children under 15 years of age during the transition from single-dose to two-dose MMR vaccination strategy: a matched case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for mumps in children under 15 years of age during the transition from a single-dose to a two-dose measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine strategy, providing a scientific basis for public health policies and interventions.

Methods

From the China Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Information System, 547 children aged 0-14 years diagnosed with mumps in Taizhou City between 2021 and 2023 were included as cases. Controls were matched 1:1 and surveyed by the same investigator.

Results

The analysis included 547 matched case-control pairs (343 males and 204 females) of children aged <15 years. The median age of the matched case-control pairs was 72 months. Among cases, children aged 49-72 months accounted for the hi

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277324 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature