MRV Side Effects
Generic name: mixed respiratory vaccine
Note: This document contains side effect information about mixed respiratory vaccine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name MRV.
Applies to mixed respiratory vaccine: subcutaneous suspension.
You should not receive this vaccine if have rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or any other connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, or scleroderma.
Before receiving mixed respiratory vaccine, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or eczema.
The mixed respiratory vaccine is usually given every several days. The first shot is usually given at a larger dose. The booster shots are then given at gradually smaller doses as your body begins to respond to the vaccine. After several months, your shots may be spaced farther apart, or you may need them only every other week.
The vaccine works by exposing you to a small dose of a bacteria mixture, which causes the body to develop immunity to certain diseases. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.
You should not receive a booster vaccine if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.
Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. When you receive a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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severe skin rash, itching, or swelling;
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a feeling of extreme discomfort or uneasiness;
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severe muscle pain; or
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high fever (within a few hours or a few days after the vaccine).
Less serious side effects include:
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redness, pain, swelling, or a lump where the shot was given;
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minor aches and pains;
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drowsiness; or
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mild skin rash.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
