Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

Common side effects include:

● Some people may feel faint after the vaccination
   o Sit for 15 minutes to avoid fainting

● Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site
   o You may place a cold compress over the affected area for relief
   o You may take paracetamol for pain relief

● Fever
   o You may take paracetamol to treat the fever

● Mild rash
   o These side effects usually go away on its own

Please see a doctor if these side effects do not get better or become worse.

Rare but serious side effects include:

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
● Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
● Difficulty in breathing
● Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should inform your healthcare professional immediately.

Inform your healthcare professional if:
● You are allergic to this vaccine or any of the other ingredients of this vaccine, including Neomycin (an antibiotic) or eggs
● You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
● You are taking any other medications
● You are currently not feeling well and having a fever
● You have a weak immune system due to an illness such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection or cancer
● You are currently on medications which weaken your immune system (e.g. high dose steroids)
● You have recently received any other vaccines
● You have active untreated tuberculosis (a type of serious lung infection)
● You have a history of convulsions (fits)
● You have a history of bleeding disorders or recently received a blood transfusion