MMRV vaccine

MMRV Vaccine

The MMRV vaccine is a combination immunization vaccine that protects against four diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox).

Pronunciation

MMRV: /ˈɛmˈɛmˈɑːrˈviː/

Etymology

The term MMRV is an acronym derived from the first letters of the diseases it protects against: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.

Diseases

Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread through the air by coughing or sneezing. It can cause serious complications, including pneumonia, encephalitis, and death.

Mumps

Mumps is a viral disease that primarily affects the salivary glands and can cause complications such as meningitis, deafness, and orchitis.

Rubella

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral disease that can cause serious complications, especially in pregnant women, including miscarriage or severe birth defects.

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It can cause complications such as bacterial infections, pneumonia, and encephalitis.

Vaccine

The MMRV vaccine is given as a series of two doses, typically at 12-15 months and at 4-6 years of age. It is a live vaccine, meaning it contains weakened forms of the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella viruses.

Related Terms

• Immunization
• Vaccine
• Live vaccine
• Measles vaccine
• Mumps vaccine
• Rubella vaccine
• Varicella vaccine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on MMRV vaccine
• Wikipedia's article - MMRV vaccine

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