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ProQuad – Mumps, rubella and varicella (live) uses, dose and side effects

ProQuad is a vaccine containing measles, mumps, rubella and varicella viruses that have been weakened. When the vaccine is given to a person, the immune system (the body’s natural defense system) will produce antibodies against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella viruses. The antibodies help protect against diseases caused by these viruses .

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Mumps

Mumps disease is a very contagious viral infection that both children and adults can get. It is not treated but healed by itself. Vaccine against mumps is part of the vaccination program for children since 1982 and the disease is very rare many countries. Mumps can, in unusual cases, lead to meningitis or testicular inflammation.

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