• Priorix Vaccine is a prescription medicine
• This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella
• It stimulates the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections
• These infections can occur in people of any age group
• Priorix Vaccine is to be administered by a healthcare professional
• The first dose is generally given at 12 through 15 months of age
• And the second dose is administered at 4 through 6 years of age
• Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
• It may cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection
• It may also cause loss of appetite, drowsiness, irritability, and fever in some people
• However, these are temporary and usually resolves on its own
• Consult your doctor if these do not subside or they bother you
• Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with the side effects.
• Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems
• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking it.

Uses of Priorix Vaccine

• In Prevention of Measles Measles is a viral infection that starts in the respiratory system
• It causes skin rashes that spread all over the body
• It spreads from person to person through direct contact as well as through air
• Priorix Vaccine is used in preventing measles
• It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Rubella Rubella is a viral infection that causes red rash on the body
• It is transmitted by airborne droplets when infected people sneeze or cough
• It occurs most often in children and young adults
• Rubella infection in pregnant women can result in miscarriage, stillbirth or serious birth defects
• Priorix Vaccine helps protect against this infection
• In Prevention of Mumps Mumps is a viral disease that spreads from person to person through close contact
• The most noticeable symptom is swelling in the face
• This is due to swelling of the salivary gland located inside on both sides of the face
• It also causes severe pain especially while eating or talking
• Priorix Vaccine is given for the prevention of mumps
• You can consult your doctor to guide you better on vaccination schedules.

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Common and Known Side effects of Priorix Vaccine

• Injection site soreness
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Drowsiness
• Irritability