Mumps Virus Vaccine Live : Before Using

Mumps Virus Vaccine Live - Systemic

Brand Names

Mumpsvax Mumps Virus Vaccine Live *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Receiving This Vaccine

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For mumps vaccine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to mumps vaccine or to any form of the antibiotic neomycin. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as gelatin.

Pregnancy care

Tell your family doctor if you are now pregnant or if you may become pregnant within 30 days after receiving this vaccine. Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets. However, use during pregnancy is not recommended, because mumps vaccine may infect the placenta, although the vaccine has not been shown to cause birth defects.

Breast-feeding problem

Mumps vaccine virus may pass into breast milk. However, this vaccine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Use is not recommended for infants up to 12 months of age. Children who received the vaccine when less than 12 months of age must receive another dose of the vaccine at 12 months of age.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Before receiving mumps vaccine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you have received any of the following:

Cancer medication

Corticosteroids - i.e., cortisone-like medication

Radiation therapy May decrease the useful effect of mumps vaccine

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of mumps vaccine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Immune deficiency condition - or family history of The condition may decrease the useful effect of the vaccine or may increase the risk and severity of side effects

Serious illness with fever The symptoms of the illness may be confusing with the possible side effects of the vaccine