
It may also be stored in a freezer at temperatures above -50✬. If you miss an appointment for your child to receive the MMR-varicella vaccine, contact your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment.

It is important this medication be given exactly as recommended by your doctor. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.

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This medication is given as an injection under the skin ( subcutaneously) of the upper arm or upper thigh, usually in a doctor's office. It is usually given as a single dose, with the first dose given at 12 to 15 months of age, although it may be given at any time up to 12 years of age. This medication may be administered to children 12 months through 12 years of age. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.ĭo not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. The cells that produce antibodies remain in the body, ready to attack any future viruses that cause infection. The weakened viruses stimulate the production of a person's own antibodies (molecules designed to attack that particular virus or toxin). This vaccine works by introducing very small amounts of weakened versions of the viruses. Vaccines do not cause the illness they are protecting against. It is used in children to prevent measles, mumps, rubella, and chicken pox by increasing your defenses against the viruses that cause these illnesses.

This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines.
