Traveling to Europe? You May Need an MMR Vaccine
The peak summer travel season is here. If you are planning on traveling to Europe or other global destinations, be sure to get an MMR vaccine against measles, mumps, and...
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Understanding Vaccine Contraindications & Precautions
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends against giving vaccines to people who have a contraindication, which is any condition that increases the risk for serious vaccine side effects. For...
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Measles Vaccine Side Effects
The most common measles vaccine side effects are fever and a measles-like skin rash. Some children develop a mild measles illness or severe allergic reactions from MMR vaccines. What are...
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Measles Vaccine
Measles can be prevented with the MMR vaccine. The most common side effects are fever, rash, and gland swelling. There are rare reports of deafness, seizures, coma, lowered consciousness, and...
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MMR Vaccine
MMR vaccines are recommended for all children to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella. The only MMR vaccine on the market in the United States is M-M-R II® manufactured by Merck...
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Travelers Born Before 1989 May Need Measles Vaccine
Measles is a highly contagious disease that is uncommon in the United States, but frequently causes outbreaks in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Travelers may need a measles vaccine...
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Measles Vaccine
Measles is an extremely contagious viral lung disease that causes high fever, rash, and life-threatening complications in children. It is preventable with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Measles Pictures & Images...
