Causes of mumps in children

The main causes of mumps in children include viral infection, weak immune system function and the influence of some external environmental factors. In view of these reasons, the risk of mumps can be effectively reduced by strengthening preventive measures, enhancing immunity and vaccination.

1) Viral infection: The most common cause of mumps in children is viral infection, among which the mumps virus is the most typical. This virus is transmitted through droplets and can easily spread rapidly in places where people gather, such as schools and kindergartens. Viral infection often causes swelling and pain of the parotid glands, accompanied by symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite. For this reason, it is recommended that parents vaccinate their children with the mumps vaccine (MMR vaccine) as early as possible, which can effectively prevent viral infection. Stay away from people with colds or mumps, and maintain good hygiene habits, such as washing hands frequently and avoiding direct contact with the face with hands in public places, which can also reduce the risk of infection.

2) Weak immune system: Children's immune systems are not fully developed yet, and they cannot effectively resist viruses like adults. This is also one of the important reasons for the occurrence of mumps. Usually, children's immune systems can be strengthened by adjusting their diet and exercising appropriately. For example, in terms of diet, eating more fruits rich in vitamin C (such as oranges and strawberries) and foods rich in zinc (such as nuts and shellfish) can improve the body's immunity. In terms of exercise, you can choose outdoor activities such as jogging or skipping rope to strengthen your physical fitness. If necessary, you can supplement children's special immune-enhancing health products in moderation, but you must follow the doctor's advice.

3) Environmental factors: Mumps virus is more easily transmitted in a closed, unventilated environment. Some cold and humid environments may also reduce the child's ability to resist the virus. It is recommended that parents open windows regularly to ventilate the room and keep the room clean and dry. When going out, pay attention to keeping children warm and do not let them overwork to improve their body's resistance. When a mumps epidemic breaks out in a school or kindergarten, try to reduce participation in group activities or staying in crowded places.

The occurrence of mumps in children is often closely related to viral infection, weak immune system function and external environmental factors. Parents should pay attention to comprehensive preventive measures such as vaccination, proper diet, proper exercise and improvement of living environment. If the child has symptoms such as parotid swelling and pain, fever, etc., the child should be taken to the doctor for diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease and prevent the disease from spreading to others.