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Generic: mmr vaccine
A viral vaccine - It is used to prevent an infection with measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles) viruses
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What is this medicine?MEASLES VIRUS; MUMPS VIRUS; RUBELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE (MEE zuhlz VAHY ruhs; muhmps VAHY ruhs; roo bel uh VAHY ruhs vak SEEN lahyv ) is used to prevent an infection with measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles) viruses. It is used to prevent infection in children over 12 months old, adults that have not been vaccinated and are not pregnant, and anyone traveling to countries where there are high rates of measles, mumps, or rubella.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This vaccine is for injection under the skin. It is given by a health care professional.A copy of Vaccine Information Statements will be given before each vaccination. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 months of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. |
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