MMR Vaccine Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
MMR Vaccine Injection
| Generic name | Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Vaccine combinations |
| Forms | Subcutaneous powder for injection |
The MMR vaccine is a live vaccine that protects against three infections: measles, mumps, and rubella. It contains small amounts of weakened measles, mumps, and rubella viruses, which are too weak to cause disease but strong enough to trigger immunity.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.