THOUSANDS of people in Kent aged between 16 to 24 could be at risk from mumps because they haven't been vaccinated against it.

The condition is mostly mild, but can cause infertility and deafness in the most severe cases.

The Kent and Medway Health Protection Agency is addressing the problem.

KM-fm's Ally Barnard spoke to Clinical Director of the Unit, Dr Mathi Chandrakumar, about the extent of the epidemic...