Rare mumps side-effect in city hosps: hearing loss

A 7-year-old girl named Rehana lost her hearing due to an unusual cause of mumps. Doctors at KEM Hospital are awaiting a free cochlear implant for her. This year, there has been an increase in mumps cases, prompting the BMC to analyze the vaccination status of patients. One such case is Rajan, a mechanic, who lost hearing in his right ear after contracting mumps. The MMR vaccine provided by the BMC offers better protection against mumps in Mumbai. Early intervention is crucial to prevent permanent hearing loss.

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