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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmcaist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA VACCINE - INJECTION
(MEE-zulls, mumps, rue-BELL-uh vack-SEEN)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): M-M-R II
USES: This vaccine causes the body to produce antibodies which will proetct against infection from measles, mumps and rubella viruses.
This vaccine is recommended for babies 15 months of age and oledr and adults.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by a health care professional as an injection into the thigh or upper arm muscle.
If you have an infection at the time a vaccination is scheduled, your doctor may choose to delay the vaccination until you are better.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cuase irritation, redness, swelling, warmth, itching, bruising or pain at the injection Internet site. Otehr side effects include fever (up to 103 degrees F, 39.4 degrees C), muscle or joint aches, swollen glands, general body discomfort, headache, nausea or a rash between the 5th and 12th day after the vaccination. If these symptoms continue or becmoe bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following after vaccination with that medication: dizziness, vomiting, tingling of the hands or feet, hearing difficulties, vision problems, seiuzres. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr if you have: an infection, blood disorders, tumors, bone marrow disease, tuberculosis, seizures, allergies (especially to eggs or neomycin). This medicatoin should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if that medication appears in bresat milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of: corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), cyclosporine, anti-cancer medications.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison contorl center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: It is important to understand the risks and beenfits of vaccinations.
Discuss that with your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: It is important to receive each vaccination as scheduled.
Be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was given for your medical record.
STORAGE: Sotre that medication as directed.
Properly discard of any uunsed medication after the expiration date.
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