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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine
Home Care and Complications
What happens later at home?
The vaccine causes few or no problems for most people. But any of these rare reactions should be reported right away to a healthcare provider:
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
Often the vaccine causes no problems. Sometimes a fever, mild rash, or, rarely, swollen glands in the neck occur within 7 to 12 days. Temporary joint pain and stiffness is possible, too.
More rare complications include:
Very rarely, the vaccine may cause these severe problems: