measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine live (MMR), an active immunizing agent. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed for simultaneous immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Immunosuppression, concomitant administration of corticosteroids, tuberculosis, hypersensitivity to neomycin, neoplasms of the lymphatic system or bone marrow, known or suspected pregnancy, or acute infection prohibits its use. It is not given for 3 months after the use of whole blood, plasma, or immune serum globulin, and it is not given for 1 month before or after immunization with other live virus vaccines. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: The most serious adverse effect is anaphylaxis.
