Mumps used to be a common childhood disease. Then it became a lot less common because of vaccination. But now unfortunately it is becoming more common again.

So it is vital that we get the diagnosis, management and prevention of this condition right.

To find out more about this condition, please do listen to this BMJ Best Practice podcast interview with Dr Kristine Macartney, Director of the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, Australia.

For more on mumps, visit BMJ Best Practice.

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