MMR Vaccine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
MMR Vaccine is a live attenuated combination vaccine. It is a prescription medicine used for prevention of measles, mumps and rubella. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How MMR Vaccine works
The MMR vaccine contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses. They do not cause the full illness in healthy people, but they prompt the immune system to make antibodies and memory cells, so the body can recognise and fight off the real viruses if exposed later.
What is MMR Vaccine used for?
- Prevention of measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
MMR Vaccine is used to protect children and adults against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). These infections can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, brain inflammation, deafness and, when rubella is caught in pregnancy, birth defects. It is given as part of routine childhood immunisation, and to older children and adults who have not been fully vaccinated.
Side effects of MMR Vaccine
Most children have no problems after MMR Vaccine, but some mild reactions can appear, sometimes a week or more later. They include:
- Sore or red injection site
- Fever
- Mild rash
- Swollen glands in the cheeks or neck
- Irritability or tiredness
Seek urgent help for difficulty breathing or swelling of the face soon after vaccination, a fit, or unusual bruising or tiny red spots on the skin in the weeks afterwards.
Precautions and warnings
- It is given by a healthcare professional according to the vaccination schedule.
- As a live vaccine, it must not be given during pregnancy, and pregnancy should be avoided for one month after vaccination.
- Tell the vaccinator if the person has a weakened immune system, is on high-dose steroids or cancer treatment, has recently had a blood transfusion or immunoglobulin, or has a severe allergy to neomycin or gelatin.
- Store it in a refrigerator between 2 and 8°C and protect it from light.
Frequently asked questions about MMR Vaccine
What is the price of MMR Vaccine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, MMR Vaccine products currently in stock range from Rs 829 to Rs 4,339 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Triviraten 1000 TCID50|0.5ml / 5000 TCID50|0.5ml / 1000 TCID50|0.5ml Injection at Rs 829. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of MMR Vaccine are available in Pakistan?
MMR Vaccine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Triviraten (Berna-hakimsons), Priorix (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd) and Priorix-tetra (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd).Do I need a prescription for MMR Vaccine?
Yes. MMR Vaccine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can MMR Vaccine be used during pregnancy?
As a live vaccine, it must not be given during pregnancy, and pregnancy should be avoided for one month after vaccination.
Are all MMR Vaccine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of MMR Vaccine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
MMR Vaccine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing MMR Vaccine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
