Prevents infection by the measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles) viruses. MMR vaccine is used in children 12 months of age or older and in adults
Brand Names:
M-M-R II
Contraindications:
This vaccine should not be given to adults or children who have had an allergic reaction to MMR vaccine, measles vaccine, rubella vaccine, or mumps vaccine. Pregnant women or patients who are allergic to neomycin or have an infection with fever, active tuberculosis, or certain diseases should not receive the vaccine
Uses:
Injectable
The shot will be given by your doctor or nurse, usually in the shoulder muscle.
Your child should receive a shot at 12 to 15 months of age and a second shot before starting grade school or middle school.
If your child receives a shot before 12 months of age, your child should receive another shot at 15 months of age and a second shot before starting grade school or middle school.
You may need to receive a shot if you are traveling to another country.
If a dose is missed:
Try not to miss the scheduled shot.
If your child misses a shot, make another appointment as soon as possible.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Anticancer medicines, X-rays, and some vaccines should not be given at the same time as the MMR vaccine - check with your doctor.
Warnings:
Tell your doctor if you or your child has had a severe allergic reaction to eggs.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have any medical conditions.
Tell your doctor if you or your child has had any blood transfusions or received immune globulin in the past 3 months.
Women who receive this vaccine should wait 3 months before getting pregnant.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Hives, intense itching
Rapid swelling of face or eyes
Wheezing or trouble breathing
High fever (over 103 degrees F)
Severe or long lasting headache, confusion
Burning or pain where the shot was given
Fever (less than 103 degrees F), sore throat, mild headache, swelling of neck glands, pain in joints
