MMRV vaccine
Combination of
Measles vaccineVaccine
Mumps vaccineVaccine
Rubella vaccineVaccine
Varicella vaccineVaccine
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Trade namesProQuad, Priorix Tetra
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administration		Subcutaneous, intramuscular
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  • AU: S4 (Prescription only)
  • US: ℞-only[2]
  • EU: Rx-only[3]
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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The MMRV vaccine combines the attenuated virus MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine with the addition of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. The MMRV vaccine is typically given to children between one and two years of age.

Several companies supply MMRV vaccines. ProQuad is marketed by Merck and was approved in 2005, for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children ages twelve months through twelve years. An MMRV vaccine called Priorix Tetra[4][5] by GlaxoSmithKline has been approved in Germany and Australia.[6][7][8]

Recommendations

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends vaccinating against measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), and varicella (chickenpox) because the risks of these diseases far outweigh the risks of vaccinating against them. In particular, the World Health Organization recommends varicella vaccination in countries where the vaccine is affordable, the disease is a relatively important problem, and high and sustained vaccine coverage can be achieved. A few countries have widely implemented this. MMR and varicella vaccine are given at roughly the same time and a booster injection is recommended for both.[citation needed]

The MMRV vaccine, a combined MMR and varicella vaccine, simplifies administration of the vaccines.[9] One 2008 study indicated a rate of febrile seizures of 9 per 10,000 vaccinations with MMRV, as opposed to 4 per 10,000 for separate MMR and varicella shots; U.S. health officials known as the ACIP therefore do not express a preference for use of MMRV vaccine over separate injections.[10]

Contraindications

Doctors are advised to be aware of whether or not a patient has HIV/AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system, is taking a medication that affects the immune system, has cancer, a fever or active untreated tuberculosis, is receiving cancer treatment, or has ever had a low platelet count (a blood disorder).[citation needed]

Adverse events

Rare but serious adverse events reported following ProQuad vaccination include allergic reactions, including swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; difficulty breathing or closing of the throat; hives; paleness; weakness; dizziness; a fast heart beat; deafness; long-term seizures, coma, or lowered consciousness; seizures (jerking or staring) caused by fever; or temporary low platelet count.[11]

For children age two and younger, the MMRV vaccine is associated with significantly more adverse events compared to separate administration of MMR and varicella vaccinations on the same day.[11] There are 4.3 additional febrile seizures per 10,000 vaccinated children (95% CI 2.6–5.6), 7.5 additional mostly mild fever episodes per 100 vaccinated children (95% CI, 5.4–9.4) and 1.1 additional measles-like rash per 100 children (95% CI, 0.2–1.8). Febrile seizures caused by the MMRV vaccine occur 7 to 10 days after vaccination. In children age 4–6, there is no evidence for an increased risk in febrile seizures after the administration of Merck Proquad compared to the separate administration of MMR and Varicella vaccines.[12][13]

Legal status

Merck ProQuad was approved for medical use in the United States in September 2005,[14][15] in the European Union in April 2006,[3] and in Australia in February 2007.[16]

GSK Priorix Tetra was approved for medical use in Australia in November 2005.[17]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "DailyMed - PROQUAD- measles, mumps, rubella and varicella virus vaccine live injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension".
  3. ^ a b "ProQuad EPAR". European Medicines Agency (EMA). 17 September 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. ^ Wellington K, Goa KL (2003). "Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (Priorix; GSK-MMR): a review of its use in the prevention of measles, mumps and rubella". Drugs. 63 (19): 2107–2126. doi:10.2165/00003495-200363190-00012. PMID 12962524. S2CID 46973762.
  5. ^ "GlaxoSmithKline Clinical Trial Register". GlaxoSmithKline. Archived from the original on 30 November 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Priorix-tetra". The Australian Immunisation Handbook. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  7. ^ Bauchau V, Van Holle L, Cohen C (November 2015). "Modelling Hospitalisation Ratios for Febrile Convulsions and Severe Varicella Under Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMRV-Priorix-Tetra™) Compared to Separate MMR + V Vaccination". Drug Safety. 38 (11): 1095–1102. doi:10.1007/s40264-015-0326-4. PMC 4608986. PMID 26251259.
  8. ^ "PEI Table of vaccines for measles with a valid marketing authorisation". PEI , Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Bundesinstitut für Impfstoffe und biomedizinische Arzneimittel (in German). 19 October 2019. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  9. ^ Vesikari T, Sadzot-Delvaux C, Rentier B, Gershon A (July 2007). "Increasing coverage and efficiency of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine and introducing universal varicella vaccination in Europe: a role for the combined vaccine". The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 26 (7): 632–638. doi:10.1097/INF.0b013e3180616c8f. PMID 17596807. S2CID 41981427.
  10. ^ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) (March 2008). "Update: recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding administration of combination MMRV vaccine" (PDF). MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 57 (10): 258–260. PMID 18340332.
  11. ^ a b "MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella) VIS". CDC. 21 May 2010. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015.
  12. ^ Klein NP, Fireman B, Yih WK, Lewis E, Kulldorff M, Ray P, et al. (July 2010). "Measles-mumps-rubella-varicella combination vaccine and the risk of febrile seizures". Pediatrics. 126 (1): e1–e8. doi:10.1542/peds.2010-0665. PMID 20587679.
  13. ^ "CBER clinical review of studies submitted in support of licensure of ProQuad" (PDF). US Food and Drug Administration. August 2005.
  14. ^ "ProQuad". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Archived from the original on 23 July 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  15. ^ "ProQuad". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). STN: 125108. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  16. ^ "ProQuad measles, mumps, rubella, varicella live virus vaccine injection vial" (PDF). Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Retrieved 8 October 2020.[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ "Priorix Tetra Vaccine 0.5mL powder for injection vial" (PDF). Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Retrieved 8 October 2020.[permanent dead link]

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Artificial induction of immunity / Immunization: Vaccines, Vaccination, Infection, Inoculation (J07)
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