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What is the v code for MMR immunization?

V06.4 is the ICD9 code for MMR immunzation. MMR stands for measles, mumps, and rubella.


When to vaccination MMR immunization?

You need to get MMR twice. A normal schedule is at 1 yo and 4-6 yo.


What was it help the mmr vaccine for child?

The MMR protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.


What are the different kinds of immunizations?

There are a few different kinds of immunizations some you should get and some that is optional. Like the MMR combined vaccine, Varicella, Influenza, Rotavirus, Polio and Hepatitis A, B, C.


Is it safe for parent to get mmr and varicella vaccine with a newborn at home since they are live vaccines?

A healthy newborn at home is a reason to get MMR and varicella vaccines, not a reason to avoid them. Be sure to ask your health care provider about influenza and pertussis immunization as well.


Should the MMR vaccine be compulsory?

yes


Should adults be re-vaccinated for MMR?

MMR is a two-shot series of vaccines usually given during childhood. A child should receive the first shot when he is between 12-15 months, and the second when he's between 4-6 years of age. If you're not sure if you have had the diseases or the vaccines (prior to 1971 it was given in three separate shots), you can get the MMR as an adult.


MMR vaccine?

DefinitionThe MMR vaccine is a "3-in-1" vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella -- all of which are potentially serious diseases of childhood. One out of 30 children with measles develops pneumonia. For every 1,000 children who get the disease, one or two will die from it.Alternative NamesVaccine - MMR; Rubella vaccination; Mumps vaccination; Measles - mumps - rubella (MMR) vaccineInformationWHO SHOULD GET THIS VACCINEThe MMR is one of the recommended childhood immunizations. Generally, proof of MMR vaccination is required for school entry.The first shot is recommended when the child is 12 to 15 months old. The timing of vaccination is important to make sure the child is properly protected. It must not be given too early.A second MMR is recommended before entering school at 4 - 6 years, but may be given at any time thereafter. Some states require a second MMR at kindergarten entry.Adults 18 years or older who were born after 1956 should also receive MMR if they are uncertain of their immunization status or if they have only had one MMR prior to school entry.Adults born during or prior to 1956 are believed to be immune. Many people within that age group had the actual diseases during childhood.Women of reproductive age who have not received the MMR vaccination in the past or in whom blood tests have shown they are not immune, should receive the MMR vaccine. Women should NOT receive this vaccine if they are pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 1 to 3 months.BENEFITSOne MMR will protect most individuals from contracting measles, mumps, or rubella throughout their lives. The second MMR is recommended to cover those individuals who may not have received adequate protection from the first MMR.Measles is a virus which causes a rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation, and fever in most people, but can also lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and death in some cases.Mumps virus causes fever, headache, and swollen glands, but can also lead to deafness, meningitis, swollen testicles or ovaries, and death in some cases.Rubella, also known as the German measles, is generally a mild disease, but can cause serious birth defects in the child of a woman who becomes infected while pregnant.RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTSWatch for and be familiar with how to care for a fever, joint pain and stiffness, minor gland swelling and tenderness, or minor redness and soreness at the injection site. If a rash develops without other symptoms, no treatment is necessary, and it should go away within several days.Most people who receive the MMR will have no associated problems. Others may have minor problems, such as soreness and redness at the injection site or fevers. Serious problems associated with receiving the MMR are rare.Potential mild to moderate adverse effects include:Fever (1 in 6 children)Rash (1 in 20)Swollen glands (rare)Seizure (1 in 3,000)Joint pain/stiffness (1 in 4, usually young women)Low platelet count/bleeding (1 in 30,000)Severe adverse effects may include:Allergic reaction (less than 1 per million)Long-term seizure, brain damage, or deafness (so rare that the association with the vaccine is questionable)Despite considerable publicity, there is no evidence linking MMR vaccination with the development of autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (www.cdc.gov/vaccines) provides further information.The potential benefits from receiving the MMR vaccine far outweigh the potential risks. Measles, mumps, and rubella are all very serious illnesses, and each can have complications that lead to lifetime disabilities or even death.CONSIDERATIONSIf the child is ill with something more serious than just a cold, immunization may be delayed. Tell your health care providers if your child had any problems with the first MMR vaccine before scheduling the second one.The MMR vaccine should not be given to people who have:An allergy to gelatin or the antibiotic neomycin serious enough to require medical treatmentA weakened immune system due to certain cancers, HIV, steroid drugs, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other immunosuppressant drugsYou should not receive this vaccine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 3 months.People who have received transfusions or other blood products (including gamma globulin) or who have had low platelet counts should discuss the proper timing of MMR vaccine with their health care provider.CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF:You aren't sure if the MMR vaccine should be given, withheld, or delayed for a specific personYou have moderate or serious symptoms after receiving the vaccineOther symptoms, not commonly associated with possible side effects of the MMR vaccine, developYou have any other questions or concerns related to the vaccineReferencesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases. Recommended immunization schedules for children and adolescents--United States, 2008. Pediatrics. 2008;121(1):219-220.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0-18 years--United States, 2008. MMWR. 2007;56:Q1-Q4.Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Recommended adult immunization schedule: United States, October 2007-September 2008. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147(10):725-729.


What does it mean when titer results for mmr rubeola mumps and varicella are very high?

That means your body has developed antibodies in response to either an immunization or actual infection from the disease. You have been exposed and are now immune.


What vaccine was at once time thought to increase the risk of a child developing autism?

The MMR vaccine.


Are their any immunizations that are required and specific for healthcare workers?

In the UK the majority of healthcare workers require immunization against Hep B, Chicken pox, MMR etc. As well as regular tests for diseases such as AIDS.


Could an 85 year old contract mumps from a child who has just recently had an MMR vaccination?

An 85 year old is typically immune to mumps due to childhood exposure prior to widespread vaccination. There is no need to isolate a child recently immunized with MMR from elderly relatives.