Tag: mmr

MMRV Vaccine Not Linked to Seizure Risk
Researchers in Australia have found more evidence that children do not have an increased risk of seizures if they receive the combined MMRV vaccine for their 2nd dose of the...
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...
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...
Rubella Vaccine
Rubella (German Measles) can be prevented with the MMR vaccine. One dose is 97% effective at preventing rubella. Vaccine programs eliminated rubella in the U.S. in 2004, but it is...
Rubella Vaccine Side Effects
The most common rubella vaccine side effects are fever and a mild rash. There are also reports of severe side effects like seizures, thrombocytopenia, allergic reactions, and even death. What...
Mumps Vaccine Side Effects
The most common mumps vaccine side effects are fever, mild rash, and gland swelling in the cheeks. There are also rare reports of seizures, bleeding disorders, and allergic reactions. What...
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...
Why People Think Vaccines Cause Autism
UPDATE: Lawsuits Claim Tylenol Causes Autism A growing number of lawsuits have been filed by the parents of children with autism who were exposed to Tylenol (acetaminophen) in the womb....
Mumps Vaccine
Mumps is a contagious viral disease that is preventable with a vaccine. Doctors recommend that children should be immunized against mumps with the MMR vaccine (Measles-Mumps-Rubella). What is the mumps...
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...