Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine helps prevent diseases caused by measles, mumps and rubella viruses in children and adults.
This medicine may also be used during a measles outbreak or as a preventive measure after being exposed to measles.
Measles virus can cause rashes, high fever, cough, runny nose and pink eye. It can easily spread from one person to another and on rare occasions, it can also cause brain infection. Measles can last for 1-2 weeks.
Mumps virus can cause fever, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite and swollen and painful salivary glands under the jaw (one or both sides). It can easily be passed on to others and usually lasts for several days.
Rubella virus can cause mild fever, mild red rash, swollen glands in the neck and swelling and pain in the joints. Rubella is often a mild illness but can be very dangerous if a pregnant woman catches it. It can harm the unborn child or cause birth defects in infants born to mothers infected during the early months of pregnancy.
Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is to be given intramuscularly (into the muscle, usually into the muscles of the thigh or upper arm) or subcutaneously (into the fatty layer under the skin, usually in the thigh or upper arm).
Your doctor or nurse will administer the injection for you.
The total number of injections you will receive will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on the course of your vaccination.
Ensure that you keep all appointments with your doctor so that you do not miss any doses.
If you miss an appointment or miss an injection, alert your doctor or nurse. A replacement appointment or injection should be given as soon as possible.
Do not use Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine if you ever had an allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- active untreated TB (a lung infection known as tuberculosis)
- severely weak immune system due to a disease or medicine use
- fever with a temperature higher than 38.5°C
- blood disorder or any type of cancer that affects the bone marrow or immune system
as Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine may not be suitable for you.
Do not use this medicine if you have a family history of inborn or inherited immune system problems unless your immune competence has been checked and use has been approved by your doctor.
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby soon. If you become pregnant while being treated with Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, alert your doctor immediately. This medicine may cause harm to your unborn child.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- history of allergic reaction after eating an egg
- history of brain injury
- personal or family history of fits or seizures
- lower than normal platelet count in the blood
Let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding.
Avoid getting pregnant 1 month after vaccination.
If you are going to have a certain diagnostic test (e.g. test for TB detection), inform your doctor that you have recently been vaccinated with Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Notify your doctor if you recently had a blood transfusion or if you received other blood products.
Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine may cause any of the following side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, joint pain or swelling, rash, itching, and pain, swelling, burning or stinging sensation at the injection site.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes, throat or mouth
- temporary loss of consciousness; fainting or passing out
- fits or seizures caused by fever
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or using any medicines that may weaken the immune system such as high-dose prednisone.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol.
Store in the refrigerator, between 2-8°C.
Do not freeze Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine otherwise, it will no longer be effective and should not be used.
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Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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