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Vaccination Location: Suite 1424-1425, 14/F, Ocean Centre, 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
MMR Vaccine
Price: HKD 500 / Dose (2 doses needed)
Suitable for individuals who are 12 months old or above.
*Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for vaccination*
Pharmaceutical Factory : GSK – Priorix
MMR vaccine Immunization Schedule
| Age | Dose 1 | Dose 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 15 months old baby (Total 2 Doses) | anytime at 12 to 15 months old |
at 4 to 6 years old, at least 4 weeks after 1st dose |
| Tested negative for IgG antibodies ( Total 2 Doses) | anytime | at least 4 weeks after 1st dose |
- Children born in Hong Kong have this vaccine included in the Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Programme.
- Before vaccination, an MMR IgG antibody test is required. Our clinic nurse will assess the need for vaccination based on the results from the past 3 months.
- Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for vaccination
MMR vaccine
It can protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.
- MMR has already been included in the free vaccination program for children in HK.
- Healthy people in general can enjoy long term, even lifelong protection after receiving measles vaccination as recommended.
- One dose of MMR vaccine is 93% effective against measles while two doses are 97% effective.
- Consult doctor for advice on measles vaccination if you are unsure about your immunisation status or whether you had measles before.
- It takes about 2 weeks after vaccination for development of immunity against measles.
Contraindications and precautions before vaccination :
- For non-local children, prior to purchasing, please submit the child’s vaccination record to our center for medical assessment. After assessment, if the child is deemed unsuitable for vaccination, our medical staff reserves the right to refuse vaccination and no refund will be provided.
- If a child / Adult has previously started a vaccination series but has not completed it and requires a second dose, please submit the vaccination record to our center for assessment before making an appointment. After assessment, if the child /adult is deemed unsuitable for vaccination, our medical staff reserves the right to refuse vaccination and no refund will be provided.
- If a child /adult has completed a two-dose vaccination series but there are concerns about insufficient antibodies, additional vaccines cannot be administered directly. A MMR IgG Antibody test must be conducted, and vaccination can only proceed after the report confirms inadequate antibodies. (Only MMR IgG antibody test report conducted within the last 3 months will be accepted.)
- On the day of vaccination, the child’s vaccination record must be brought along. Failure to present the record may result in our medical staff refusing vaccination without a refund.
- Children /Adult with fever, cold, or other discomfort on the vaccination day are not suitable for vaccination. Parents should promptly inform our center’s medical staff for rescheduling.
- If a child /adult has received other vaccines within one month, please consult our center’s medical staff before purchasing. After assessment, if the child / adult is deemed unsuitable for vaccination, our medical staff reserves the right to refuse vaccination, and no refund will be provided.
- Prior consultation with our center’s medical staff is recommended before purchasing. After assessment, if the child is deemed unsuitable for vaccination, our medical staff reserves the right to refuse vaccination and no refund will be provided.
- If there are any concerns regarding the vaccine, please inquire with our center’s medical staff before purchasing. Our clinic Tel : 2736 6228 / WhatsApp : wa.me/+85264538099
- Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for vaccination.
- In case of any disputes, Health Gene Limited reserves the right to make the final decision.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness. Measles is spread by small droplets from the nose, throat or mouth of an infected person (often before it is obvious, they have measles).
Measles often begins with a fever, runny nose, hacking cough and conjunctivitis (eye inflammation). The rash appears 3-5 days after the onset of symptoms and spreads rapidly all over the body.
Measles is often a severe disease complicated by ear infection and pneumonia (lung infection). Encephalitis (swelling of the brain) can also occur and can sometimes result in permanent brain damage or death.
Mumps
Mumps is an infectious viral disease spread by infected droplets of saliva. Symptoms often begin with chilly sensations, headache, loss of appetite, general unwellness and fever. The salivary glands on one or both sides of the face can then become very painful and swollen.
Complications include meningoencephalitis (swelling around the brain) and in older patients the disease may involve other organs e.g. testes in males.
Rubella is generally a mild infectious viral illness spread by airborne droplets.
It can cause mild fever, general unwellness, swollen glands and mild red rash. It often goes unnoticed in adolescents and adults.
However, rubella can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or birth defects in infants born to mothers infected with rubella during the early months of pregnancy.
The following individuals should NOT receive MMR or should wait
- serious allergic reaction to a previous dose of MMR vaccine
- known history of severe allergy to gelatine or certain antibiotics
- individuals with severe immunosuppression from diseases or treatment, e.g.:
- immunodeficiency
- on current cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- taking immunosuppressive medicines, such as high dose corticosteroid
- pregnancy*
- has received immunoglobulin or other blood products (e.g. blood transfusion) within the past 11 months
- has received other live vaccines in the past four weeks
*In general, women should avoid pregnancy for three months after receipt of MMR vaccine and take appropriate contraceptive measure.
Adverse Reactions
Some children may develop fever 5-12 days after vaccination, but the fever will usually subside within 2-5 days. Parents can use antipyretic (e.g. panadol) to relieve the symptom. A small number of children may develop rashes 1-2 weeks after vaccination, but it will usually disappear within 1-2 days.
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