What are the possible side effects of measles virus vaccines (Attenuvax)?
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. Becoming infected with measles is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against these diseases. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low. 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: • high fever; • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; • severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; • seizure (convulsions); • weakness, numbness or tingly feeling in your feet and spreading upward; • problems with
