ProQuad
Generic Name: measles, mumps, rubella and varicella virus vaccine (MEE zels, MUMPS, roo BEL a, var i SEL a)
Brand Names: ProQuad
What is ProQuad?
ProQuad is a measles, mumps, rubella and varicella virus vaccine. Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella are serious diseases caused by viruses. They are spread from person to person through the air.
Measles virus can cause minor symptoms such as skin rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation, or mild fever. It can also cause more serious symptoms such as ear infection, pneumonia, seizures, permanent brain damage, or death.
Mumps virus causes fever, headache, and swollen glands, but more serious symptoms include hearing loss, and painful swelling of the testicles or ovaries. Mumps can cause breathing problems or meningitis, and these infections can be fatal.
