ParenteralActive immunisation against measles, mumps and rubellaAdult: Primary immunisation: 1 dose of 0.5 mL given via IM or deep SC inj, a 2nd dose may be given at an interval of at least 28 days or based on national recommendation. For post-exposure prophylaxis against measles: Administer within 72 hours of contact. For outbreaks: Refer to detailed product guideline or national protocols.
Child: Primary immunisation: ≥12 months 1 dose of 0.5 mL at 12-15 months; repeated at 4-6 years of age (preferably prior to elementary school entry). For outbreaks: Refer to detailed product guideline or national protocols.
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Reconstitute with the provided diluent using aseptic technique. Gently agitate to mix thoroughly.
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Do not mix with other vaccines. Use separate needles and syringes for each inj.
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Hypersensitivity. Patient with current febrile respiratory illness or infections, blood dyscrasias, leukaemia, lymphomas, history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency, active untreated TB. Severely immunocompromised patients. Pregnancy.
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Patient with history of cerebral injury or seizures, coagulation disorders (e.g. thrombocytopenia), immunosuppression. Postpone vaccination in patients with moderate or severe acute febrile illness. Not indicated for post-exposure prophylaxis against mumps or rubella. Lactation.
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Significant: Inj site reactions (e.g. pain, redness, bruising, swelling, induration); syncope, fever, headache.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting.
General disorders and administration site conditions: Fatigue, irritability, malaise.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Loss of appetite.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Myalgia.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash.
Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis, angioedema).
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Monitor for syncope and hypersensitivity reactions 15 minutes after administration.
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Decreased immune response with immune globulin and immunosuppressive therapies (e.g. high-dose corticosteroids). Reduced therapeutic effect with other live vaccines.
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May interfere with tuberculin test.
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Description:
Mechanism of Action: Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, that produces active immunity against diseases caused by measles, mumps, and rubella viruses.
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Store between 2-8°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.
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J07BD52 - measles, combinations with mumps and rubella, live attenuated ; Belongs to the class of morbilli viral vaccines.
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Anon. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Virus Vaccine. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 12/07/2018. Buckingham R (ed). Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccines. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 12/07/2018. Joint Formulary Committee. Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine, Live. British National Formulary [online]. London. BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 12/07/2018. M-M-R II Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Suspension (Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 12/07/2018.
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