Brand names: ProQuad®
- Drug Forms:
- Measles Virus; Mumps Virus; Rubella Virus; Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live (below)
- Measles Virus Vaccine, Live Attenuated, Mumps Virus Vaccine, Live, Rubella Virus Vaccine, Live, Varicella Virus Vaccine Live Solution for injection
Measles Virus; Mumps Virus; Rubella Virus; Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live
What is Measles Virus; Mumps Virus; Rubella Virus; Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live?
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• an immune deficiency (natural or due to cancer chemotherapy, radiation, steroid therapy, other medications, or HIV infection or AIDS)
• any blood disorders or cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma
• history of heart, kidney, or liver transplant
• recent fever or infection
• recent blood transfusion or immune globulin infusion
• receiving steroids (example: prednisone)
• seizures (convulsions)
• thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
• tuberculosis
• an unusual reaction to Measles Virus; Mumps Virus; Rubella Virus; Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live, neomycin, gelatin, eggs, albumin, other vaccines, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
The measles virus; mumps virus; rubella virus; varicella virus vaccine, live virus vaccine live is for injection under the skin on your upper arm or thigh. It is given by a health care professional in a clinic or prescriber's office. A single dose is given to children between the ages of 1 and 12 years.
Your health care professional will give you an informational paper on the vaccine live at the time of the vaccination. Be sure to read this information.
The use of this vaccine must be officially recorded. Federal law requires that the manufacturer's name and lot number; name, address, and phone number of the person giving the vaccine; and the date of administration be recorded in the child's permanent medical record.
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with Measles Virus; Mumps Virus; Rubella Virus; Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live?
• adalimumab
• anakinra
• aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
• chemotherapy
• etanercept
• high doses of corticosteroids (example: prednisone)
• immune globulins
• infliximab
• medications that decrease the response of the immune system
The measles virus; mumps virus; rubella virus; varicella virus vaccine, live does not interfere with some of the other vaccines that are commonly given in children, such as the Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (meningococcal protein conjugate) and hepatitis B (recombinant) vaccine. In some cases more than one type of vaccine may be given to your child at the same time but at different sites on the body. Ask your health care provider if you have questions regarding the administration of more than one vaccine to your child.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Measles Virus; Mumps Virus; Rubella Virus; Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live?
Do not take aspirin or products containing aspirin if you get a fever or pain for 6 weeks after receiving the vaccine. This includes aspirin containing medications you can purchase without a prescription.
If you are a female who is receiving this vaccine, ask your health care professional about preventing pregnancy. It is recommended that you not get pregnant in the 3 month period after you receive this vaccine.
Children should be carefully observed for 24—72 hours after receiving the injection. Allergic reactions, if they occur, usually happen within a few hours of receiving this shot. Contact your prescriber or health care professional or seek emergency medical care if any serious side effects occur. Report any unusual side effects, including high fevers, that occur within 2 weeks of receiving this vaccine.
If you need a tuberculin skin test, the test needs to be done before, at the same time, or at least 4—6 weeks after you get the vaccine. Tell your health care professional if you have had a blood or plasma transfusions or immunoglobulin injections. Your health care professional may decide to give you the vaccine at a later date.
Try to stay away from people who are at high-risk for varicella infection. You could give people a varicella infection for up to 6 weeks after getting the vaccine. Examples of people at high-risk include people with HIV or AIDS, people with cancer, some pregnant women, and some babies. Ask your health care professional if you have any questions.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Measles Virus; Mumps Virus; Rubella Virus; Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing, or difficulty swallowing
• itchy and widespread skin rash, hives
• fever over 102 degrees F
• seizures (convulsions)
• swelling of the face or eyes
• unusual bruising or bleeding
Call your health care provider if any of these symptoms occur within 4 weeks of vaccination of your family member or child.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Less common:
• diarrhea
• difficulty sleeping or excessive sleepiness
• loss of appetite
• runny nose, cough
• upset stomach
Common:
• fussiness, irritability, or other change in behavior
• irritation, pain, redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site
• fever less than 102 degrees F
• a rash around the injection site or elsewhere on the body
Where can I keep my medicine?
Each dose of this vaccine will be administered in the clinic or office of a health care professional. You will not be given vaccine doses to store at home.
Last updated: 9/26/2005 2:08:00 PM
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
