Mumps Virus Vaccine Live is an active immunizing agent using 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 effect 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. Always mumps infection can cause spontaneous abortion in women during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Immunization against mumps is recommended for all people 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 must be immunized again.
You can be considered to be immune to mumps only if you:
This vaccine is to be aplaying only by or under the supervision of your family doctor or other health care professional. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada