Discuss the following with the patient: Provide the required vaccine information to the patient, parent, or guardian.
Inform the patient, parent, or guardian of the benefits and risks associated with vaccination.
Question the patient, parent, or guardian about reactions to a previous dose of M-M-R II vaccine or other measles-, mumps-, or rubella-containing vaccines.
Question females of reproductive potential regarding the possibility of pregnancy. Inform female patients to avoid pregnancy for 1 month following vaccination [see Pregnancy under Contraindications; Pregnancy under Use in Pregnancy & Lactation].
Inform the patient, parent, or guardian that vaccination with M-M-R II may not offer 100% protection from measles, mumps, and rubella infection.
Instruct patients, parents, or guardians to report any adverse reactions to their health-care provider.