Proquad

Alternate Name: ProQuad

Dosage Form: Suspension Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Vaccine, Live

Generic Available: No

Warnings: Do not become pregnant for 3 months after receiving this vaccine without first checking with your doctor. There is a chance that this vaccine may cause problems during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Tell the doctor if your child has cancer, HIV infection, tuberculosis, seizures, bleeding disorder, high fevers, an egg allergy, or a history of a brain injury. Tell the doctor if your child recently had a blood or plasma transfusion. This vaccine may cause a fever, which can lead to a seizure, although this is rare. Your child should avoid close contact with pregnant women, newborn babies, and anyone with a weak immune system for 6 weeks after receiving this vaccine. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Food Warnings: Your child should not receive this vaccine if he or she is using a high-dose steroid medicine., Some medicines can affect how this vaccine works. Tell the doctor if your child has recently received any of the following:Aspirin or salicylic acidImmune globulinAny treatment that weakens the immune system, including cancer medicine, radiation treatment, or a steroid, Your child should not take aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin (including cold medicines) for 6 weeks after receiving this vaccine., Tell the doctor if your child recently had a blood or plasma transfusion., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.