Question 1

What is Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Live used for?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of measles (the rash sickness that causes high fever and red spots all over the body), mumps (swelling of the jaw and cheeks), rubella (German measles, which is especially dangerous for pregnant women and unborn babies)

Question 2

How do you take Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Live?

Accepted Answer

This is not a tablet — it is an injection given by a healthcare worker. Adults who were never vaccinated as children usually need 2 doses, with the second dose given at least 28 days after the first. It is injected into the upper arm or thigh.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Live?

Accepted Answer

Mild fever for a day or two, slight rash about a week after the injection, soreness or swelling at the injection site, mild joint pain especially in older girls and women, feeling tired or cranky (especially in children)

Question 4

Who should not take Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Live?

Accepted Answer

People who had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of MMR or any of its ingredients (including neomycin or gelatin), people with very weak immune systems (such as those with untreated HIV/AIDS or on chemotherapy), pregnant women, and anyone currently having a serious illness with high fever (wait until you recover).

Question 5

Is Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Live safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

This vaccine is NOT safe during pregnancy — women should avoid getting pregnant for at least one month after receiving the MMR vaccine, and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking it.

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