[Mumps in Poland in 2001].

In 2001, 16,724 cases of mumps were reported in Poland. Incidence of 43.3 per 100,000 was slightly lower than in previous year. Approximately 4.5% of mumps cases were hospitalised (751). Children in the 5 to 9 age group were mostly affected (incidence ranged from 272.2 to 483.6). Children in this age group constituted 54.1% of total number of cases. The MMR vaccine is not included into the national programme of immunisation, the vaccination is recommended on voluntary basis for 2-year and 7-year old children.