Odra, świnka i różyczka
Objawy

Szczepionka MMR, zawierająca żywe, atenuowane wirusy odry, świnki i różyczki, wykazuje wysoką skuteczność immunologiczną: pojedyncza dawka zapewnia około 93% ochrony przed odrą, 78% przed świnką i 97% przed różyczką, a po dwóch dawkach skuteczność wzrasta do 97% i 88% odpowiednio dla odry i świnki. Reakcje poszczepienne pojawiają się w charakterystycznych przedziałach czasowych odpowiadających poszczególnym komponentom: objawy odry występują zwykle 7-12 dni po szczepieniu, świnki około 2-3 tygodni, a różyczki 1-3 tygodnie po podaniu preparatu. Najczęstsze działania niepożądane to miejscowe reakcje w miejscu iniekcji (ból, zaczerwienienie, obrzęk u około 10% pacjentów) oraz łagodne objawy ogólnoustrojowe, takie jak gorączka do 38°C (około 10%), zmęczenie, ból głowy, kaszel, nudności i biegunka. Wysypka poszczepienna jest przemijająca i nie zakaźna.

Objawy i progresja po szczepionce MMR (odra, świnka i różyczka)

Szczepionka MMR (przeciwko odrze, śwince i różyczce) jest bezpiecznym i skutecznym preparatem, który chroni przed trzema poważnymi chorobami zakaźnymi. Chociaż większość osób po szczepieniu MMR nie doświadcza żadnych lub jedynie łagodnych działań niepożądanych, u niektórych pacjentów mogą wystąpić charakterystyczne objawy o określonej progresji czasowej12. Warto podkreślić, że ryzyko wystąpienia poważnych powikłań po szczepieniu jest znacznie mniejsze niż ryzyko związane z zachorowaniem na odrę, świnkę lub różyczkę3.

Typowy przebieg reakcji poszczepiennych

Reakcje poszczepienne po MMR występują z różną częstotliwością i nasileniem, a objawy mogą pojawiać się w charakterystycznych przedziałach czasowych po podaniu szczepionki. Dzieje się tak, ponieważ szczepionka MMR składa się z trzech różnych komponentów (przeciwko odrze, śwince i różyczce), które mogą powodować reakcje w różnym czasie po iniekcji45.

Ochrona immunologiczna po szczepieniu MMR zaczyna rozwijać się w ciągu 2 tygodni od podania szczepionki1. Jedna dawka szczepionki MMR zapewnia około 93% ochronę przed odrą, 78% ochronę przed świnką i 97% ochronę przed różyczką. Po otrzymaniu dwóch dawek, skuteczność wzrasta do 97% dla odry i 88% dla świnki6.

Bezpośrednie reakcje miejscowe

Najczęstsze działania niepożądane po szczepieniu MMR występują w miejscu podania szczepionki i obejmują78:

  • Ból, zaczerwienienie i obrzęk w miejscu wstrzyknięcia (u około 10% zaszczepionych osób)
  • Zmiana koloru skóry w miejscu wstrzyknięcia na odcień czerwony, fioletowy lub brązowy (w zależności od koloru skóry)
  • Miejscowe zasinienie

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Wczesne reakcje ogólnoustrojowe

W ciągu pierwszych kilku dni po szczepieniu mogą wystąpić łagodne objawy ogólnoustrojowe, takie jak810:

  • Gorączka do 38°C (u około 10% zaszczepionych)
  • Uczucie zmęczenia i ospałości
  • Ból głowy
  • Kaszel
  • Nudności i wymioty
  • Biegunka

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Reakcje związane z komponentą odry

Objawy związane z komponentą odry w szczepionce MMR najczęściej pojawiają się około 7-12 dni po szczepieniu (zazwyczaj między 6 a 10 dniem) i mogą obejmować413:

  • Gorączkę (czasami powyżej 39,4°C), trwającą 2-3 dni
  • Łagodną wysypkę przypominającą odrę (nie jest zakaźna)
  • Utratę apetytu
  • Objawy przeziębienia, katar, kaszel, obrzęk oczu

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Około 5-15% osób otrzymujących pierwszą dawkę szczepionki MMR może doświadczyć 1-2 dniowej gorączki sięgającej 39°C w około 7-12 dni po pierwszej dawce. W tym samym okresie u około 5% zaszczepionych może wystąpić przemijająca wysypka15.

Reakcje związane z komponentą świnki

Objawy związane z komponentą świnki najczęściej pojawiają się około 2-3 tygodnie po szczepieniu (zazwyczaj około 3-4 tygodnie) i mogą obejmować45:

  • Obrzęk gruczołów ślinowych w policzkach, szyi lub pod szczęką (u około 1 na 50 dzieci)
  • Łagodną gorączkę
  • Objawy podobne do świnki, trwające zwykle do 2 dni

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Reakcje związane z komponentą różyczki

Objawy związane z komponentą różyczki najczęściej pojawiają się około 1-3 tygodnie po szczepieniu (najczęściej około 12-14 dni) i mogą obejmować4:

  • Krótkotrwałą wysypkę
  • Łagodnie podwyższoną temperaturę ciała
  • Ból i sztywność stawów, szczególnie u nastoletnich dziewcząt i dorosłych kobiet, trwające od kilku dni do kilku tygodni

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W rzadkich przypadkach wysypka może również wystąpić do 6 tygodni po szczepieniu4.

Rzadkie i poważne działania niepożądane

Rzadko po szczepieniu MMR mogą wystąpić poważniejsze działania niepożądane. Należy podkreślić, że występują one znacznie rzadziej niż poważne powikłania związane z zachorowaniem na odrę, świnkę czy różyczkę188:

Drgawki gorączkowe

Drgawki gorączkowe mogą wystąpić u około 1 na 3000 dzieci, zazwyczaj 6-11 dni po szczepieniu, w związku z wysoką gorączką spowodowaną komponentą odry1117. Warto zauważyć, że drgawki gorączkowe, choć mogą być przerażające, nie powodują długotrwałych problemów zdrowotnych19. Ryzyko wystąpienia drgawek gorączkowych po naturalnym zakażeniu odrą jest 2,5 razy większe niż po szczepieniu20.

Małopłytkowość

Przejściowe obniżenie liczby płytek krwi (małopłytkowość immunologiczna, ITP), powodujące niezwykłe krwawienie lub siniaczenie, występuje u około 1 na 20 000-30 000 zaszczepionych osób, zwykle w ciągu 6 tygodni po szczepieniu1311. Jest to zazwyczaj stan przejściowy i nie zagraża życiu18.

Zapalenie stawów

Przejściowy ból i sztywność stawów mogą wystąpić głównie u nastoletnich dziewcząt i dorosłych kobiet, zwykle 1-3 tygodnie po szczepieniu1721. Objawy te zazwyczaj ustępują samoistnie i nie są związane z przewlekłymi problemami stawowymi, takimi jak reumatyzm czy zapalenie stawów22.

Reakcje alergiczne

Ciężkie reakcje alergiczne (anafilaksja) występują niezwykle rzadko – u mniej niż 1 na milion zaszczepionych osób1320. Objawy mogą obejmować wysypkę, świąd, szybką akcję serca, trudności w oddychaniu, problemy z przełykaniem oraz obrzęk rąk, twarzy lub ust23. Personel podający szczepionki jest przeszkolony w rozpoznawaniu i natychmiastowym leczeniu reakcji alergicznych17.

Zapalenie mózgu

Zapalenie mózgu (encephalitis) występuje niezwykle rzadko, u około 1 na milion zaszczepionych osób11. W porównaniu, zapalenie mózgu występuje u około 1 na 1000 przypadków zachorowania na odrę21.

Porównanie reakcji poszczepiennych z objawami chorób

Objawy poszczepienne są zazwyczaj znacznie łagodniejsze niż objawy naturalnej infekcji odrą, świnką czy różyczką1. Warto przedstawić charakterystykę objawów tych chorób dla porównania:

Objawy naturalnej odry

Objawy odry zwykle pojawiają się 7-14 dni po kontakcie z wirusem i obejmują2425:

  • Wysoką gorączkę (może przekraczać 40,6°C)
  • Suchy kaszel
  • Katar
  • Czerwone, łzawiące oczy (zapalenie spojówek)
  • Charakterystyczne białe plamki w jamie ustnej (plamki Koplika) około 2-3 dni po wystąpieniu pierwszych objawów
  • Charakterystyczną wysypkę, która pojawia się 3-5 dni po pierwszych objawach, zaczynając od twarzy i głowy, a następnie rozprzestrzeniając się na całe ciało

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Powikłania odry mogą obejmować zapalenie płuc, zapalenie ucha, biegunkę, zapalenie mózgu i w rzadkich przypadkach śmierć2528.

Objawy naturalnej świnki

Objawy świnki obejmują2927:

  • Gorączkę
  • Ból głowy
  • Bóle mięśni
  • Zmęczenie
  • Utratę apetytu
  • Obrzęk i bolesność gruczołów ślinowych pod uszami lub żuchwą (zapalenie przyusznicy)

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Powikłania świnki mogą obejmować zapalenie jąder lub jajników, głuchotę, zapalenie mózgu i/lub opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych oraz, rzadko, śmierć29.

Objawy naturalnej różyczki

Objawy różyczki (niemieckiej odry) zwykle obejmują3132:

  • Łagodną gorączkę
  • Ból gardła
  • Wysypkę, która zaczyna się na twarzy i rozprzestrzenia na resztę ciała
  • Ból głowy
  • Zaczerwienienie lub obrzęk białka oka (różowe oko)
  • Ogólny dyskomfort
  • Obrzęk i powiększenie węzłów chłonnych

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Najpoważniejsze konsekwencje różyczki dotyczą kobiet w ciąży, szczególnie w pierwszym trymestrze. Zakażenie może prowadzić do poronień, martwych urodzeń oraz poważnych wad wrodzonych u dziecka, w tym głuchoty, problemów z oczami, wad serca, uszkodzeń wątroby i mózgu2934.

Zalecenia dla pacjentów po szczepieniu

W przypadku wystąpienia typowych, łagodnych reakcji poszczepiennych, takich jak gorączka, wysypka czy dyskomfort w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, zazwyczaj nie jest wymagane specjalne leczenie23. Oto kilka zaleceń35:

  • W przypadku bólu lub dyskomfortu w miejscu wstrzyknięcia można zastosować zimny kompres
  • W przypadku gorączki można podać leki przeciwgorączkowe zgodnie z zaleceniami lekarza (np. paracetamol, ibuprofen)
  • Należy zapewnić odpowiednie nawodnienie
  • Wysypka po szczepieniu MMR nie wymaga leczenia, nie jest zakaźna i powinna ustąpić w ciągu kilku dni

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Należy szukać natychmiastowej pomocy medycznej w przypadku wystąpienia następujących objawów3738:

  • Wysoka gorączka
  • Zmiany w zachowaniu
  • Drgawki
  • Trudności w oddychaniu
  • Wysypka na całym ciele
  • Obrzęk twarzy i szyi
  • Pokrzywka i swędzące, zaczerwienione zmiany skórne

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Podsumowanie informacji o reakcjach poszczepiennych

Większość osób po otrzymaniu szczepionki MMR nie doświadcza żadnych działań niepożądanych lub występują u nich jedynie łagodne, przejściowe objawy1. Typowe reakcje poszczepienne pojawiają się w charakterystycznych ramach czasowych po szczepieniu, odzwierciedlając działanie poszczególnych komponentów szczepionki – przeciwko odrze (około 7-12 dni), śwince (około 2-3 tygodnie) i różyczce (około 1-3 tygodnie)4.

Poważne działania niepożądane po szczepieniu MMR są niezwykle rzadkie i występują znacznie rzadziej niż poważne powikłania naturalnych infekcji odrą, świnką czy różyczką11. Szczepionka MMR jest bezpieczna i skuteczna, a korzyści wynikające ze szczepienia zdecydowanie przewyższają potencjalne ryzyko39.

U osób, które mimo szczepienia zachorują na odrę, świnkę lub różyczkę po kontakcie z wirusem, objawy są zwykle znacznie łagodniejsze, a prawdopodobieństwo rozprzestrzeniania choroby jest mniejsze6.

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  • #1 MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/
    The MMR vaccine can cause side effects, but not everyone will get them. […] Common side effects are usually mild and only last 2 to 3 days, they include: a raised, blotchy rash (similar to a measles rash), feeling unwell and a high temperature around 7 to 11 days after the vaccination. […] Swollen glands around the cheeks, neck and jaw and aching in your joints (similar to a mild form of mumps) around 2 to 3 weeks after the vaccination. […] More serious side effects, such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are rare. […] Protection starts within 2 weeks of having the MMR vaccine. […] If you get mumps after being vaccinated, the symptoms will usually be much milder.
  • #2 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Safety | Vaccine Safety | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/vaccines/mmr.html
    Measles causes fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Complications can include ear infection, diarrhea, pneumonia, brain damage, and death. […] Mumps causes fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite, and swollen salivary glands. Complications can include swelling of the testicles or ovaries, deafness, inflammation of the brain and/or tissue covering the brain and spinal cord (encephalitis/meningitis) and, rarely, death. […] Rubella, causes fever, sore throat, rash, headache, and red, itchy eyes. If a woman gets rubella while she is pregnant, she could have a miscarriage, or her baby could be born with serious birth defects. […] Common side effects include sore arm from the shot, fever, mild rash, and temporary pain and stiffness in the joints, mostly in teenage or adult women who did not already have immunity to the rubella component of the vaccine.
  • #3 Frequently Asked Questions about Measles
    https://www.nfid.org/resource/frequently-asked-questions-about-measles/
    Measles is more than its well-known rash. It spreads within a family and community quickly and can be spread both before and after the rash appears. The effects of measles can last for weeks, months, or years. Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles. […] Yes. Even in a mild case, measles is a miserable disease with high fever, sensitivity to light (photophobia), dehydration, cough, pneumonia (1 in 20), and rash. Measles can result in seizures, deafness, blindness, permanent lung damage, and immune amnesia (wiping out of prior immune protection). Measles can weaken the immune system and the central nervous system, leading to serious disease and even death years after measles infection. Estimates show that 1-3 out of 1,000 children with measles will die. […] The vaccine is 97% effective after 2 doses, but that leaves 3% who may not have made antibodies to the vaccine who can get measles.
  • #4 What to expect after immunisation – babies and children up to 5 | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/why-immunise/what-to-expect-after-immunisation-babies-and-children-up-to-5-years/
    MMR is made up of 3 different vaccines (measles, mumps and rubella) which can cause reactions at different times after the injection. […] After 6 to 10 days the measles vaccine starts to work and may cause a: fever, measles-like rash, loss of appetite. […] At around 2 to 3 weeks after the injection the mumps vaccine may cause mumps-like symptoms (fever and swollen glands) in some children. […] Most commonly around 12 to 14 days after the injection, the rubella vaccine may cause a brief rash and a slightly raised temperature. On rare occasions, a rash may also occur up to 6 weeks later.
  • #5 MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/mmr-vaccine/
    The MMR vaccine is very safe. Most side effects are mild and do not last long. The area where the needle goes in may look red or swollen and feel sore for 2 to 3 days. Some babies or young children may feel a bit unwell or develop a high temperature for about 2 or 3 days. This can happen around 7 to 11 days after the injection. But the possible complications of the conditions are much more serious. […] Around 6 to 10 days after the injection, some people get a very mild form of measles. This includes: a rash, a high temperature, loss of appetite, feeling unwell for about 2 or 3 days. These symptoms are not infectious. You cannot pass anything on to non-vaccinated people. […] Around 3 to 4 weeks after the injection, 1 in 50 children develop a mild form of mumps. This includes swollen glands in the cheeks, neck or under the jaw. It can last for up to 2 days. These symptoms are not infectious. You cannot spread mumps to other people.
  • #6 MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps & Rubella Vaccination)
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/mmr-vaccine
    The MMR vaccine can provide strong protection against measles, mumps and rubella and the complications caused by these diseases. […] One dose of the MMR vaccine is: 93% effective in preventing measles. 78% effective in preventing mumps. 97% effective in preventing rubella. […] Two doses of the MMR vaccine are: 97% effective in preventing measles. 88% effective in preventing mumps. […] Some people who receive two doses of the vaccine may still get measles, mumps or rubella if theyre exposed to the viruses that cause these diseases. But their symptoms are usually milder, and theyre less likely to spread the diseases.
  • #7 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Safety | Vaccine Safety | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/vaccines/mmr.html
    The most common adverse events following the MMR vaccine are pain where the vaccine is given, fever, a mild rash, and swollen glands in the cheeks or neck. […] Studies have shown a small increased risk of febrile seizures occurs among children who are younger than 7 years old approximately 8-14 days after vaccination at a rate of one for every 3,000-4,000 children vaccinated with MMR vaccine.
  • #8 MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps & Rubella Vaccination)
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/mmr-vaccine
    The MMR vaccine has the possibility of side effects. Side effects that typically dont require medical attention include: Aches and pains at the injection site. Bruising, redness and swelling at the injection site. Cough. Diarrhea. Fatigue. Fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) or less. Headache. Nausea and vomiting. Swollen glands (lymph nodes). […] Although rare, the MMR vaccine has the possibility of more serious side effects, including a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Symptoms of an allergic reaction include skin rash, itching or hives, and swelling of your face, lips or tongue. Other serious side effects of the MMR vaccine may include: Breathing problems. Changes in hearing. Vision changes. Difficulty walking. Extreme changes in behavior. Fast, irregular heartbeat. Fever over 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C). Pain, tingling or numbness in your hands or feet. Seizures. Unusual bleeding or bruising. Feeling unusually weak or tired.
  • #9 Measles – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/measles/symptoms-causes/syc-20374857
    Side effects from the vaccine include a sore area where the shot was given. That area also may change color to a shade of red, purple or brown depending on your skin color. […] Other side effects are fever, rash, swelling of glands in the face or neck, and joint stiffness or pain. If your child gets a rash after the MMRV shot, it could be linked to the varicella part of the vaccine. […] Rarely, some children have had seizures after vaccination. Some children may have a temporary drop in platelets. Platelets help with blood clotting.
  • #10 Your Child’s Vaccines: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) Vaccine (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/mmr-vaccine.html
    The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). […] Mild side effects are common and include pain, redness, or swelling at the site of the shot. A mild rash or fever can happen about a week or two after the shot. […] Rare side effects include swollen cheeks, febrile seizures, low platelets (which can cause unusual bleeding or bruising), and mild joint pain (in teenage girls and adult women). As with any vaccine, there is a small risk of fainting, and a very small chance of an allergic reaction. […] If your child develops a rash without other symptoms, no treatment is needed. The rash isn’t contagious and should go away in several days.
  • #11 Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine | HealthLink BC
    https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/measles-mumps-rubella-mmr-vaccine
    The MMR vaccine protects against: Measles, Mumps, Rubella. […] Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, headache, muscle soreness, nausea, a rash that looks like measles, and swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck can occur about 7 to 12 days after getting the vaccine. Temporary joint pain may occur in teenage and adult women. […] Rarely, more serious reactions can include seizures caused by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in 30,000), and encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain (about 1 person in 1 million). […] Measles, also known as red measles, causes fever, rash, cold-like symptoms and red, inflamed eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications such as encephalitis, which is a swelling of the brain, can occur in 1 in 1,000 people. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die from complications.
  • #12 Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine | HealthLink BC
    https://immunizebc.ca/vaccines/measles-mumps-rubella-mmr
    The MMR vaccine protects against: Measles, Mumps, Rubella. […] Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, headache, muscle soreness, nausea, a rash that looks like measles, and swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck can occur about 7 to 12 days after getting the vaccine. Temporary joint pain may occur in teenage and adult women. […] Rarely, more serious reactions can include seizures caused by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in 30,000), and encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain (about 1 person in 1 million). […] Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue, or lips. […] Measles, also known as red measles, causes fever, rash, cold-like symptoms and red, inflamed eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious complications such as encephalitis, which is a swelling of the brain, can occur in 1 in 1,000 people. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die from complications.
  • #13 Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox) – immunisation | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/measles-mumps-rubella-varicella-chickenpox-immunisation
    Common side effects following immunisation are usually mild and temporary (occurring in the first few days after vaccination). Specific treatment is not usually required. […] Side effects from MMR and MMRV vaccines that can occur 7 to 10 days after vaccination include: fever (can be more than 39.4 C), lasting 2 to 3 days, faint red rash (not infectious), head cold, runny nose, cough or puffy eyes, drowsiness or tiredness, swelling of salivary glands, localised pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. […] The MMRV vaccine can cause a mild chickenpox-like rash 5 to 26 days after vaccination. […] Uncommon or rare side effects of the MMR and MMRV vaccines include: fever causing seizure (febrile convulsions) occurs in about one out of 3,000 young children vaccinated, temporary pain and stiffness in the joints this is rare in young children, but more common in people immunised during their teenage years or as adult women, temporary low platelet count, causing bleeding or bruising may occur after the first dose of MMR vaccine in about one out of 20,000 to 30,000 vaccinations. […] Serious allergic reaction is a very rare side effect, occurring in less than one out of a million vaccinations.
  • #14 Immunisation for babies aged 12 or 13 months | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/immunisation-babies-aged-12-or-13-months
    Your child may have redness and swelling in their arm where the injection was given. MMR has three vaccines in one injection. The vaccines work at different times and can cause side effects. […] About a week to 10 days after MMR vaccination, when the measles part of the vaccine starts to work, some children might become feverish, lose their appetite and develop a measles-like rash. This may last about one to two days. […] About two weeks after vaccination, when the rubella part of the vaccine starts to work, your child might get a rash of small bruise-like spots. This is a rare side effect. If you see this rash, tell your doctor. The rash usually heals without treatment. […] About three weeks after vaccination, when the mumps part of the vaccine starts to work, your child might get a mild form of mumps. This is a rare side effect and will heal without treatment.
  • #15 Measles, Mumps and Rubella – Institute for Vaccine Safety
    https://www.vaccinesafety.edu/measles-mumps-and-rubella/
    Rubella, also known as German measles, is caused by an RNA togavirus, genus Rubivirus, with one antigenic type. Rubella is acquired through respiratory transmission and the incubation period is about 14 days. Symptoms include mild fever and malaise; up to 50% of cases are subclinical. A maculopapular rash lasting about 3 days generally occurs 14 to 17 days after infection, beginning on the face and spreading downwards. This rash is usually fainter than the measles rash, and does not coalesce. […] Mild illness in people receiving their first dose of MMR can occur due to replication of the attenuated measles vaccine virus. Between 5% and 15% develop a 1-2 day fever up to 103F approximately 7 to 12 days after the first dose. A transient rash may also appear during this time frame, occurring in approximately 5% of those vaccinated.
  • #16 MMR Vaccine | Schedule & Side Effects – Pure Medical
    https://pure-medical.co.uk/childrens-health/childrens-vaccines/mmr-vaccine
    The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine that is both safe and effective. […] The MMR vaccine is administered in two doses by a single injection into the thigh or upper arm muscle. […] The MMR vaccine is considered to be extremely safe. The majority of side effects are minor and short-lived, such as: […] For around 2 or 3 days following the injection, newborns or young children may feel a little sick or develop a high temperature. […] Some children develop a moderate form of measles 7 to 11 days after receiving the injection. This includes the following: A rash, A high temperature, Loss of appetite, A general feeling of being unwell for about 2 or 3 days. […] 1 in 50 youngsters develops a moderate form of mumps 3 to 4 weeks after receiving the shot. Swollen glands in the cheeks, neck, or under the jaw, which can persist for up to two days, are an example.
  • #17 MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/mmr-vaccine/
    Some adult women experience painful, stiff or swollen joints for up to 3 days. This can happen around 1 to 3 weeks after the injection. […] Rare side effects of the MMR vaccine include bruise-like spots and seizures (fits). […] There’s a small chance of having a seizure 6 to 11 days after the MMR vaccine. This can be caused by having a high temperature in response to the measles vaccine virus. Having a seizure after the MMR vaccine is rare. They happen in about 1 in every 1,000 doses given. You are more likely to have a seizure because of a measles infection than after the MMR vaccine. […] It’s rare for anyone to have a serious allergic reaction to a vaccine. If this does happen, its usually within minutes. Vaccinators have training to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately. With fast treatment, you or your child will make a good recovery.
  • #18 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Safety | Vaccine Safety | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/vaccines/mmr.html
    Some people may experience swelling in the cheeks or neck. MMR vaccine rarely causes a temporary low platelet count, which can cause a bleeding disorder that usually goes away without treatment and is not life threatening. […] Severe allergic reactions following vaccination are rare, but can be life threatening. If someone experiences symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, which can include hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness. […] MMR vaccine has been linked with a very small risk of febrile seizures. Febrile seizures following MMR vaccination are rare and are not associated with any long-term effects. […] Joint pain is associated with the rubella portion of MMR vaccine among people who do not have immunity to rubella. Joint pain and temporary arthritis happen more often after MMR vaccination in adults than in children.
  • #19 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): The Diseases & Vaccines | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
    https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-details/measles-mumps-and-rubella-vaccines
    The measles vaccine causes some children to develop soreness in the local area of the shot, and occasionally a low-grade fever, after receipt of MMR. […] Reports have also indicated rare cases of fevers greater than 103 degrees Fahrenheit, usually five to 12 days after receiving the shot. […] In some children (about 1 of every 3,000-4,000 children), the fever may increase rapidly causing a fever-associated seizure. Known as febrile seizures, these seizures, while scary, do not cause long-term harm. […] Also, some children develop a mild, measles-like rash about seven to 12 days after getting the MMR vaccine.
  • #20 Yes, the MMR vaccine is safe | UNICEF Europe and Central Asia
    https://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/yes-mmr-vaccine-safe
    Serious adverse reactions to the MMR vaccine are very rare, such as immune thrombocytopenic purpura. This is bruising that happens when, as a result of an immune system reaction, the blood produces fewer platelets than usual. This occurs in about one per 20,000 doses and is temporary in the vast majority of children. Serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) occurs in less than one per 1 million doses. […] For example, for every 10,000 children who receive the combined MMRV vaccine, around 8.5 may experience a febrile seizure. These are convulsions that occur in response to a fever. While they can be scary, they do not normally cause any long-term health problems. […] Meanwhile, for every 10,000 children who get measles, around 23 will experience a febrile seizure. In other words, the chance of having a febrile seizure from contracting measles is about 2.5 times greater than the risk of having one after the MMRV vaccine.
  • #21 MMR Vaccine – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554450/
    Rarely, patients receiving rubella-containing vaccines may experience acute transient arthritis or arthralgia 1 to 3 weeks after immunization that lasts 1 to 3 weeks. […] A rare adverse reaction to the MMR or MMRV vaccine is immune thrombocytopenic purpura, which may occur within 6 weeks of immunization. […] Encephalitis occurs in approximately 1 in 1 million doses, compared to 1 in 1000 with infection by the measles virus. […] The incidence of febrile seizures is highest after the first MMR dose.
  • #22 MMR vaccination | Rijksvaccinatieprogramma.nl
    https://rijksvaccinatieprogramma.nl/en/vaccinations/mmr
    The MMR vaccination protects against mumps, measles and rubella. […] Most common side effects Headache, rash or symptoms at the injection site, such as a red, swollen or painful arm. In addition, children at the age of 14 months may also be feverish and sleepy. […] Children are often listless or tearful after vaccination. They may also develop a fever or a rash. These side effects resemble a mild form of mumps, measles or rubella. […] Children often get a headache or rash, and may sometimes get a fever. These side effects resemble a mild form of mumps, measles or rubella. […] A febrile seizure, often 5 to 12 days after vaccination (1 in 5,000 to 10,000 children). This can happen if a fever rises very fast. The child may twitch or shake their arms and legs, or become unconscious. […] Temporary joint problems (very occasionally). These will go away on their own. They are unrelated to chronic joint problems such as rheumatism or arthritis.
  • #23 Measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine live (subcutaneous route, intramuscular route) – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/measles-mumps-and-rubella-virus-vaccine-live-subcutaneous-route-intramuscular-route/description/drg-20062140
    Be sure to notify your doctor of any side effects that occur after you receive this vaccine. […] This vaccine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after receiving the vaccine. […] Fainting may occur after you receive this vaccine. You may also have vision changes, numbness or tingling in your arms, hands, or feet, or jerky movements of the arms and legs. […] Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. […] Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Difficulty in breathing or swallowing, fever over 39 C (102 F), itching, especially of the feet or hands, reddening of the skin, especially around the ears, swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose, unusual tiredness or weakness. […] This vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it. This vaccine will not treat symptoms of measles, mumps, and rubella infection if you already have the disease.
  • #24 Measles – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/measles/symptoms-causes/syc-20374857
    Measles symptoms show up around 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. […] The first symptoms usually are: Fever, which may be as high as 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.6 degrees Celsius). Dry cough. Runny nose. Red, watering eyes, called conjunctivitis. […] About 2 to 3 days after the first symptoms, you also may see tiny white spots inside the mouth, called Koplik spots. […] About 3 to 5 days after symptoms first start, or about 14 days after you come into contact with the virus, it’s common to see a rash. The rash is made up of large, flat spots and small raised bumps. The rash starts on the face or neck and spreads down the body from the chest to the arms and legs. […] A person with measles can spread the virus four days before the rash appears and four days after. Measles can spread very easily. About 90% of people who haven’t had measles or haven’t been vaccinated will become infected when around someone with measles.
  • #25
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-measles-mmr-vaccine-symptoms/
    Measles symptoms typically begin about seven to 14 days after a person is exposed to the measles virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the initial symptoms may appear similar to those of many other common viral illnesses, including: Fever, Cough, Runny nose, Red eyes. […] Another characteristic sign is a rash that begins to develop a few days later. A patient’s fever may spike to 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the CDC says. […] In some cases, serious complications can develop, including pneumonia or encephalitis, a swelling of the brain. Encephalitis may lead to convulsions and can cause deafness or leave a child with a lifelong intellectual disability, health officials warn. […] As many as 1 out of every 20 children with measles will develop pneumonia, which the CDC says is the most common cause of death from measles in young children.
  • #26 Measles
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/
    Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. […] The first symptoms of measles include a high temperature, a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, a cough, and red, sore, watery eyes. […] A rash usually appears a few days after the cold-like symptoms. […] The rash starts on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the rest of the body. […] The spots of the measles rash are sometimes raised and join together to form blotchy patches. They’re not usually itchy. […] The rash looks brown or red on white skin. It may be harder to see on brown and black skin. […] Measles usually starts to get better in about a week. […] Stay off nursery, school or work for at least 4 days from when the rash first appears. […] Measles can lead to serious problems if it spreads to other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.
  • #27 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) | Washington State Department of Health
    https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/immunization/diseases-and-vaccines/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr
    Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, watery eyes, and full body rash. […] Measles has the following symptoms: High fever, Cough, Runny nose, Red, watery eyes, Rash. […] Three to five days after symptoms start, a rash breaks out from the face and spreads downward across the body down to the feet. The rash appears as flat red spots and may join together as they spread. […] Mumps is a highly contagious disease caused by the mumps virus. Symptoms include puffy cheeks, a tender swollen jaw, fever, headache, and muscle aches. […] Mumps causes salivary glands to swell under the ears (parotitis), which leads to the following symptoms: Puffy cheeks and tender, swollen jaw, Fever, Headache, Muscle aches, Tiredness, Loss of appetite.
  • #28 Measles
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/
    Problems that can be caused by measles include pneumonia, meningitis, blindness, and seizures (fits). […] If you get measles when you’re pregnant, it could harm your baby. […] You or your child has measles and have a seizure (fit), severe difficulty breathing, are unable to stay awake, suddenly become confused, your child is limp, floppy or not responding normally, a rash that does not fade when you press a glass against it, a stiff neck, or find light uncomfortable or painful.
  • #29 Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine | HealthLink BC
    https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/measles-mumps-rubella-mmr-vaccine
    Mumps causes fever, headache and swelling of the salivary glands and cheeks. More serious complications include encephalitis, which is swelling of the brain. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain. Mumps can also cause temporary deafness. Permanent deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. […] Rubella, also known as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is called congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
  • #30 Measles-Mumps-Rubella | Health.mil
    https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Immunization-Healthcare/Vaccine-Preventable-Diseases/MMR
    Measles is a highly contagious acute viral respiratory illness caused by a single-stranded, enveloped RNA virus with 1 serotype. […] Clinical features include a prodrome marked by high fever followed by the onset of cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis). […] Complications develop in approximately 30% of measles cases, which are most common in children younger than 5 years and adults 20 years and older. Complications include ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, or encephalitis (brain inflammation), and rarely death. […] Mumps infection may present with primarily respiratory symptoms or may be asymptomatic. However, clinical features of mumps usually include unilateral or bilateral, parotitis, with single or multiple salivary glands affected. […] Complications of mump infections are more likely to be serious when adults are infected. Complications of mumps can include meningitis (in up to 15% of cases), orchitis, and deafness. Very rarely, mumps can cause encephalitis and permanent neurological damage.
  • #31 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) | Washington State Department of Health
    https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/immunization/diseases-and-vaccines/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr
    Rubella, also called German measles, is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Symptoms include a red rash that starts on the face and moves to the rest of the body, fever, and headache. […] Rubella has the following symptoms: Red rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body, Low-grade fever, Headache, Redness or swelling of the white of the eye (pink eye), General discomfort, Swollen and enlarged lymph nodes, Cough, Runny nose. […] What are the side effects of MMR vaccine? Most people experience minor or no side effects. The most common side effects of MMR vaccine include: Sore arm or redness where the vaccine is given, Fever, Mild rash, Temporary pain and stiffness in the joints. […] Getting two doses of the MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing measles and rubella, and 88% effective against mumps. Vaccinated people who do get sick from the disease have milder symptoms.
  • #32 Measles-Mumps-Rubella | Health.mil
    https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Immunization-Healthcare/Vaccine-Preventable-Diseases/MMR
    Symptoms of rubella are often mild, and up to 50% of infections may be subclinical or inapparent. Rubella usually presents as a nonspecific, maculopapular, generalized rash that lasts 3 days with generalized lymphadenopathy. […] Complications of rubella are not common, and generally occur more often in adults than in children. Arthralgia or arthritis may occur in up to 70% of adult women who contract rubella, and tend to occur about the same time or shortly after appearance of the rash, lasting for up to 1 month.
  • #33 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) – Fit for Travel
    https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr
    Measles, mumps and rubella are viral infections which can be prevented by having the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine. […] Symptoms usually start 10 days after your contact with the virus, and include: cold-like symptoms (runny nose, cough, sneezing), a high temperature (fever), sore red eyes, that may be sensitive to light, small grey-white spots on the inside of cheeks, red-brown blotchy rash; starts a few days after the other symptoms and spreads from the head or upper neck outwards to the rest of the body. […] Symptoms usually last 1 to 2 weeks. […] Symptoms of rubella usually last for 7 to 10 days and include: a red-pink spotty rash, swollen glands around the head and neck, high temperature (fever), cold-like symptoms such as a cough and runny nose, aching and painful joints.
  • #34 Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine | HealthLink BC
    https://immunizebc.ca/vaccines/measles-mumps-rubella-mmr
    Mumps causes fever, headache and swelling of the salivary glands and cheeks. More serious complications include encephalitis, which is swelling of the brain. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain. Mumps can also cause temporary deafness. Permanent deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. […] Rubella, also known as German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is called congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
  • #35 Immunization Reactions
    https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/immunization-reactions/
    Most are reactions at the shot site (such as pain, swelling, redness) […] General reactions (such as a fever or being fussy) may also occur. […] With the MMR and chickenpox shots, fever and rash can occur. These symptoms start later. They usually begin between 1 and 4 weeks. […] This shot can cause soreness at the shot site. A fever (10% of children) and rash (5% of children) may occur about 6 to 12 days after the shot. […] Mild fever less than 103 F (39.5C) in 10% and lasts 2 or 3 days. […] The mild pink rash is mainly on the trunk and lasts 2 or 3 days. […] No treatment is needed. The rash cannot be spread to others. Your child can go to childcare or to school with the rash. […] Call Your Doctor If: Rash changes to blood-colored spots […] Rash lasts more than 3 days.
  • #36 MMR Vaccine: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.mmr-vaccine-care-instructions.zc1879
    A child who had a bad reaction to an MMR shot should not get another one. […] Your child may get a mild rash after the MMR vaccine. It usually goes away without treatment. Call your doctor if the rash does not go away or it gets worse. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: […] You or your child has a high fever. […] Your child cries for 3 hours or more within 2 days after getting the shot.
  • #37 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) – Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
    https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-90-P02250
    Common reactions to these vaccines may include the following: Soreness where the shot (injection) was given, Fever, Mild rash, Swollen neck glands. […] If your child has symptoms of a severe reaction, which are usually rare, call 911 or get emergency medical help. These symptoms include: High fever, Changes in behavior, Seizures, Trouble breathing, Rash all over the body.
  • #38 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine FAQs – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
    https://www.hpepublichealth.ca/mmr-vaccine-faqs/
    Some people may have a fever or rash a week or so after immunization, but it is not contagious. […] A few people experience mild joint pain and swelling 1 to 3 weeks afterwards, but it usually only lasts a few days. […] If you or your child experiences any unusual side effects, seek medical attention and notify us. […] Call 911 or go to Emergency at a hospital right away if you or your child has any of the following after immunization: swelling of the face and neck, problems breathing, hives and itchy, reddened skin.
  • #39 Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
    https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-vaccine
    Aotearoa New Zealand is at very high risk of a measles outbreak. […] The MMR vaccine protects against 3 viral infections measles, mumps and rubella. […] Measles can cause a rash, flu-like symptoms, or more serious problems like brain swelling, chest infections, or death. […] Measles spreads faster than almost any other disease. […] Measles can cause: high fever, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes, a rash starting on the head and moving down the body. […] Mild reactions are normal and shows that your immune system is responding to the vaccine. […] Other common reactions of the MMR vaccine include: mild rash between 6 and 12 days after immunisation, high fever over 39C between 6 and 12 days after immunisation, swollen glands in the cheeks, neck, or under the jaw, temporary joint pain 2 to 4 weeks after immunisation. […] A very rare side effect is bruise-like spots that appear 15 days to 6 weeks after immunisation. This is mild, and usually goes away within 6 months. […] Serious allergic reactions are extremely rare. Only about 1 in 1 million people will experience this.