Product Description

• Priorix is a vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).


• It's a live, attenuated vaccine, meaning it contains weakened forms of the viruses.

• Priorix is available as a single-dose vial containing a lyophilized (freeze-dried) antigen component. It comes with a prefilled syringe of sterile water diluent.

How To Use:

Reconstitution:

• Remove the vial and the prefilled syringe from the refrigerator.


• Reconstitute the vaccine by adding the entire contents of the syringe to the vial.


• Shake the vial gently to mix.


• Do not freeze the reconstituted vaccine.


• Use the reconstituted vaccine immediately or store it refrigerated for up to 8 hours.

Administration:

• Administer the vaccine as a single subcutaneous injection.


• Discard the reconstituted vaccine if not used within 8 hours.

Warnings And Precautions:

• Pregnancy: Priorix should not be given during pregnancy.


• Allergies: If you have a severe allergy to any of the vaccine's components, you should not receive it.


• Immunosuppression: If you have a weakened immune system, talk to your doctor before getting Priorix.


• Prior vaccination: If you have previously received another MMR vaccine, talk to your doctor before getting Priorix.


• Side effects: Common side effects of Priorix include fever, rash, fatigue, and joint pain. More serious side effects are rare but possible.

Ingredients:

• Active ingredients: Live, attenuated measles, mumps, and rubella viruses.


• Inactive ingredients: Sucrose, human albumin, sodium phosphate, and sodium chloride.