Vaccine Provider | GSK |
Suggested age for immunisation | 1 year old or older not suitable for 12 years old or older |
Disease Prevention | The MMRV vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox). The vaccine contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses that do not cause disease. |
Advantage | The vaccine is the best way to protect against measles,
mumps, rubella and varicella which are serious and
sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child
immunized, you help protect others as well. |
Interval | 12 months, 15 months |
Certification | EMA & Hong Kong Department of Health |
Side Effect | Common reactions to the MMRV vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given |