Mumps Virus Vaccine Live (By injection)
mumps VYE-rus VAX-een, lyve
Prevents mumps. This is a vaccine.
Drug classes
Vaccine (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Mumps Virus Vaccine Live is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection by the mumps virus. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus infection.
Mumps is an infection that can cause serious problems, such as encephalitis and meningitis, which affect the brain. In addition, adolescent boys and men are very susceptible to a condition called orchitis, which causes pain and swelling in the testicles and scrotum and, in rare cases, sterility. Also, mumps infection can cause spontaneous abortion in women during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Immunization against mumps is recommended for all persons 12 months of age or older.
Immunization against mumps is not recommended for infants less than 12 months of age, because antibodies they received from their mothers before birth may interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccine. Children who were immunized against mumps before 12 months of age should be immunized again.
You can be considered to be immune to mumps only if you:
received mumps vaccine on or after your first birthday and have the medical record to prove it, or
have a doctor’s diagnosis of a previous mumps infection, or
have had a laboratory test that shows that you are immune to mumps.
This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.
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How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using medicines that weaken the immune system such as steroids (dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone), or chemotherapy, or radiation
This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.
When Not To Use
You should not receive this vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to mumps virus vaccine, the antibiotic neomycin or to gelatin. You should not receive this vaccine if you are pregnant, if you have high fever, or diseases that weaken your immune system such as AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), or any genetic disease. You should not receive this vaccine if you have blood cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma, bleeding disease, or if you are using medicines that weaken the immune system (such as steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation).
Warnings
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to eggs.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have received any blood transfusions or immune globulins in the recent past.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have a high fever, or diseases that weaken your immune system such as AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), or any genetic disease. Make sure your doctor knows if you have blood cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma, bleeding disease.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash.
Fever, severe headache, seizures, or fainting.
Increased thirst, or an increase in how much or how often you urinate.
Unusual bleeding, bruising or weakness.
Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, or lightheadedness.
Pain in your testicles.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Blurred vision or eye redness.
Pain, itching, redness, or swelling where the shot is given.
Runny or stuffy nose.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Mumpsvax
There may be other brand names for this medicine.