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An MMR vaccine can help protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes these three diseases and explains how the MMR vaccine works, how it is administered, and who should get it.
Possible MMR side effects include fever, hives, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource provides a list of common and uncommon side effects of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, as well as a list of people who should avoid the vaccine.
The MMR vaccine should be avoided by pregnant women, people with HIV/AIDS, and people with cancer. This eMedTV page highlights several MMR vaccine precautions and explains what to do if you are in one of these categories.
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