Priorix Vaccine
Manufacturer
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Measles Vaccine (Live) (1000ccid50) + Mumps Virus Vaccine (5000ccid50) + Rubella vaccine (Live) (ccid50)
Key Information
Short Description
Priorix Vaccine is a prescription medicine used to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella. It stimulates the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections.
Dosage Form
Powder for Injection
Introduction
Priorix Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines used to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
May cause fever, but it is not infectious May cause mild measles or mumps-type symptoms, but it is not infectious
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Priorix Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Priorix Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Priorix Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Priorix Vaccine is a combination of three vaccines which prevents measles, mumps, and rubella. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Quick Tips
Priorix Vaccine helps prevent measles, mumps, and rubella It is given by injection under the skin or into a muscle by your doctor It can also be given to older children, adolescents, and adults who were either not vaccinated in childhood or didn't have two doses of the vaccine Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with a high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery
Frequently asked questions
What are the storage instructions for Priorix Vaccine?
Priorix Vaccine should be stored in a refrigerator at 2 to 8°C. Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed, and away from reach of pets and children.
At what age is the best time for vaccination in a newborn baby?
The first dose of Priorix Vaccine should be given once the child is 12 months old. The second dose is given at 4 through 6 years of age.
Can a child still get an infection after vaccination?
Priorix Vaccine is very effective in preventing infection. However, there is a possibility of getting infected even after being vaccinated.
Why is Priorix Vaccine given at 12 months of age?
Priorix Vaccine is usually given at 12 months of age because when the child is born he receives antibodies from the mother. However, these antibodies decline with age and make the baby more susceptible to infection. Therefore, the child needs vaccination.
