Is MMR and varicella given together?

Unless the parent or caregiver expresses a preference for MMRV vaccine, CDC recommends that MMR vaccine and varicella vaccine should be administered as separate injections for the first dose in children 12-47 months of age.

What age can MMRV be given?

MMRV vaccine may be given to children 12 months through 12 years of age, usually: First dose at age 12 through 15 months. Second dose at age 4 through 6 years.

What is WI-38 in vaccines?

The WI-38 cell line is used as a culture to grow live viruses that are used in vaccines. “Merck, as well as other vaccine manufacturers, uses two well-established human cell lines to grow the virus for selected vaccines,” Merck said in a statement to ABC News.

Is MMR and MMRV the same?

Two vaccines containing measles, mumps, and rubella virus are licensed for use in the United States. M-M-R II® is a combination measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. ProQuad® is a combination measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine.

Can ProQuad be given at 12 months?

Each 0.5-mL dose of ProQuad is administered subcutaneously. The first dose is usually administered at 12 to 15 months of age but may be given anytime through 12 years of age. If a second dose of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine is needed, ProQuad may be used.

How many doses is ProQuad?

Each 0.5 mL dose is administered subcutaneously. The first dose is administered at 12 to 15 months of age. The second dose is administered at 4 to 6 years of age. There should be a minimum interval of 3 months between doses.

What is the WI-38 cell line?

The WI-38 cell line is the first human diploid cell line to be used in human vaccine preparation. WI-38 cells are isolated from the lung tissue of a 3-month-old, female, embryo. They can be used as a transfection host and in viruscide testing.

Where does WI-38 come from?

WI-38 is a diploid human cell line composed of fibroblasts derived from lung tissue of a 3-month-gestation female fetus. The fetus came from the elective abortion of a Swedish woman in 1962, and was used without her knowledge or permission.

How effective is the MMRV vaccine?

One dose of MMR vaccine is 93% effective against measles, 78% effective against mumps, and 97% effective against rubella. Two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles and 88% effective against mumps.

Can you give ProQuad to a 12 month old?

The first dose is usually administered at 12 to 15 months of age but may be given anytime through 12 years of age. If a second dose of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine is needed, ProQuad may be used. This dose is usually administered at 4 to 6 years of age.