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Mumpsvax

Generic Name: mumps virus vaccine (mumps vi russ vack seen)
Brand Names: Mumpsvax

What is mumps virus vaccine?

Mumps is a serious disease caused by a virus. Mumps is spread from person to person through the air. Mumps virus vaccine exposes the individual to a small amount of the virus (or to a protein from the virus) which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease.

Mumps virus causes fever, headache, and swollen glands. It can lead to deafness, meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord covering), painful swelling of the testicles or ovaries, and rarely, death.

The preferred product for mumps vaccination is the trivalent measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

What is the most important information I should know about mumps virus vaccine?

If you have a minor illnesses, such as a cold, you can still receive mumps virus vaccine. If you are moderately or severely ill, it is generally recommended that you wait until you have recovered before getting mumps virus vaccine.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving mumps virus vaccine?

• the antibiotic neomycin;

• gelatin or eggs; or

• a previous dose of mumps virus vaccine or any mumps -containing vaccines.

Before receiving mumps virus vaccine, talk to your doctor if you

• have HIV or AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system;

• are taking a medication that affects the immune system (e.g. steroids, anti-rejection medications);

• have active, untreated tuberculosis;

• have cancer;

• are receiving cancer treatment with x-rays, radiation, or medication;

• have ever had a low platelet count (a blood disorder); or

• have recently had a blood transfusion or been given other blood products.

You may not be able to receive mumps virus vaccine at this time or you may require special monitoring.

If you have a minor illnesses, such as a cold, you can still receive mumps virus vaccine. If you are moderately or severely ill, it is generally recommended that you wait until you have recovered before getting mumps virus vaccine.

How is mumps virus vaccine administered?

Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will administer mumps virus vaccine as an injection.

Patients born before 1957 are generally considered immune and do not need to be vaccinated.

Mumps virus vaccine is not recommended for infants younger than 12 months of age.

The recommended age for the first mumps virus vaccination is 12-15 months of age. Patients should be revaccinated with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine at 4 -6 years of age (prior to entering elementary school).

Some adults should also be vaccinated for mumps. Generally, anyone 18 years of age or older, who was born after 1956, should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine, unless they can show that they have had either the vaccines or the diseases.

Your doctor may recommend reducing fever and pain by taking an aspirin-free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, others) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) when the shot is given and for the next 24-48 hours. Your healthcare provider can tell you the appropriate dosages of these medications.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Contact your doctor if a dose of mumps virus vaccine is missed.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of mumps virus vaccine is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid before or after getting mumps virus vaccine?

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity before or after receiving the mumps virus vaccine.

Mumps virus vaccine side effects

Getting mumps disease is much riskier than getting the mumps virus vaccine. However, a vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of mumps virus vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.

• a serious allergic reaction including swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; hives; paleness; weakness; dizziness; or a fast heart beat;

• deafness or hearing problems;

• long-term seizures, coma, or lowered consciousness;

• permanent brain damage;

• seizures (jerking or staring) caused by fever; or

• temporary low platelet count, which can cause a bleeding disorder.

Signs of a serious allergic reaction would occur within a few minutes to a few hours after the shot. High fever or seizures related to mumps virus vaccine would occur 1 to 2 weeks after the shot.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if any of the following side effects from mumps virus vaccine are experienced:

• fever;

• mild rash;

• swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck;

• temporary stiffness and pain in the joints.

If fever, rash, or swollen glands occur, it is usually within 7-12 days after the shot. They occur less often after the second dose of mumps virus vaccine.

Your doctor may recommend reducing fever and pain by taking an aspirin-free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, others) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) when the shot is given and for the next 24-48 hours. Your healthcare provider can tell you the appropriate dosages of these medications.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Contact your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect mumps virus vaccine?

• an oral or injectable steroid medication such as betamethasone (Celestone), cortisone (Cortone), dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred), prednisone (Orasone, Deltasone, others), or triamcinolone (Aristocort);

• an inhaled or nasal steroid such as beclomethasone (Qvar, Beclovent, Beconase, Vanceril, Vancenase), budesonide (Pulmicort, Rhinocort), flunisolide (Aerobid, Nasalide, Nasarel), fluticasone (Flovent, Flonase), mometasone (Nasonex), or triamcinolone (Azmacort, Nasacort);

• treatment for cancer with chemotherapy (medication), radiation, or x-rays;

• azathioprine (Imuran);

• basiliximab (Simulect);

• cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf);

• etanercept (Enbrel);

• leflunomide (Arava);

• muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone);

• mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept);

• sirolimus (Rapamune); or

• tacrolimus (Prograf).

Mumps virus vaccine can be given at the same time as other vaccinations.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor or pharmacist may have additional information or suggest additional resources regarding mumps virus vaccines.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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