| Pronunciation |
 (mumpz
VYE rus vak SEEN, live, a ten
YOO ate ed) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Mumpsvax® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Vaccine |
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| Use |
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Mumps prophylaxis by promoting active immunity |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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X |
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| Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding Implications |
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Although mumps virus can infect the placenta and fetus, there is not good evidence that it causes congenital malformations |
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| Warnings/Precautions |
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Pregnancy, immunocompromised persons, history of anaphylactic reaction following egg ingestion or receipt of neomycin |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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All serious adverse reactions must be reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) 1-800-822-7967. 1% to 10%: Central nervous system: Fever ( less than or equal to 100°F) Dermatologic: Rash Endocrine & metabolic: Parotitis <1%: Convulsions, confusion, severe or continuing headache, fever (>103°F), orchitis in postpubescent and adult males, thrombocytopenic purpura, anaphylactic reactions |
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| Drug Interactions |
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Whole blood, interferon immune globulin, radiation therapy, and immunosuppressive drugs (eg, corticosteroids) may result in insufficient response to immunization; may temporarily depress tuberculin skin test sensitivity and reduce the seroconversion. DTP, OPV, MMR, Hib, and hepatitis B may be given concurrently; other virus vaccine administration should be separated by greater than or equal to 1 month. |
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| Stability |
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Refrigerate, protect from light, discard within 8 hours after reconstitution |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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Promotes active immunity to mumps virus by inducing specific antibodies. |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children greater than or equal to 15 months and Adults: 0.5 mL S.C. in outer aspect of the upper arm, no booster |
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| Administration |
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Reconstitute only with diluent provided; administer only S.C. on outer aspect of upper arm |
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| Test Interactions |
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Temporary suppression of tuberculosis skin test |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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Pregnancy should be avoided for 3 months following vaccination; a little swelling of the glands in the cheeks and under the jaw may occur that lasts for a few days; this could happen from 1-2 weeks after getting the mumps vaccine; this happens rarely |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Federal law requires that the date of administration, the vaccine manufacturer, lot number of vaccine, and the administering person's name, title and address be entered into the patient's permanent medical record |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: Single dose |
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