Exploring the Relationship between Mumps and Meteorological Factors in Shandong Province, China Based on a Two-Stage Model.

We have identified a non-linear relationship between mumps and temperature in Shandong Province. In particular, low temperatures could bring more cases of mumps, with certain lagged effects. More public health measures should be taken to reduce the risks when temperatures are low, especially for cities with a high proportion of primary and secondary school students.