Does anyone know of possible side effects from MMR vaccine on adults?

fedupnurse · May 25, 2002

Never heard of that being a reaction! I've had to have that booster at least 3 times in the past 15 years. Can't seem to hold onto the antibodies for that or chicken pox. Didn't get that one! Don't think I will.

Hope you feel better and maybe call your doc and find out for sure.

willie2001 · May 25, 2002

I had to have an MMR for nursing school because my rubella titer turned up negative. I got some swollen glands in my neck, but that is all. They lasted a few days. I didn't feel sick or anything.

Jolie, BSN · May 25, 2002

Sorry to hear you're not feelling well. Check out the CDC website; it should have info regarding vaccine reactions. Also, any peds, family practice, or health department office should be able to provide you with a printed information sheet.

My concern is that you received an MMR when you only needed protection against the mumps. Is there not a separate vaccine your doctor could have ordered to avoid your being exposed to unnecessary vaccines? A while back, I needed to be vaccinated against measles only. My rubella and mumps titres were normal. The doctor's office had to order a separate measles vaccine. It took a week or two for it to arrive, but it was worth the wait to avoid exposure to unnecessary medication.

sharann, BSN, RN · May 26, 2002

I also got the MMR vaccine booster prior to starting school. I was sick as a dog for 2 days with a high (102-103 f) fever, terrible arthraitis like pain in all my joints and a bad headache. It went away on its own as quick as it started. Well, it started 12 hrs after the vaccine actually.

Anagray, BSN · May 26, 2002

hey guys! thanks for replying to my message! :)

Jolie, to answer your question about separate vaccines, I was told that measels and rubella come separately, but mumps doesn't.

i wonder if it is this way in all states, but here - no luck.

anyway, lol I almost dropped in a patient's room tonight while i was taking her vitals

What a crack that would have been, if she had to get ring the bell for me . I guess i'm going to have to call the doc, because my blood pressure was 94/57 ( after 6 cups of coffee)

Thanks again to everyone

be well !!!!

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · May 26, 2002

I recently got an MMR shot - swollen glands, HA, and low grade fever for 2 days - but I have a damaged immune system that does some bizarro things anyway. I just started Traveling and it was cheaper to get the shot than pay for titer.

MollyJ · May 26, 2002

What is reported here are some of the more common side effects. Used to work in a HD vaccination clinic, so it's been awhile. People can get a measles like rash, soreness at the site, swollen glands. Can also get fever that onsets NOT immediately. I was thinking in a day or two, but cannot remember timeline. I would never discourage someone from talking to a HCP about concerns, but these are considered side effects as opposed to adverese reactions. Should not take if pregnant. Sounds like you need to drink lots of non-caffeine containing fluids and get some rest.

Good luck.

Mary Dover · May 26, 2002

Hmmm, interesting. I sure hope you're feeling better Anagray. You know - many, many years ago (maybe 12), when I had the first of the Hep B vaccinations, within 2 days I had fever, abd cramping, N/V and diarrhea. I had gone to the state fair the day after the injection, and ate a hot dog while there. So I couldn't really say it was a reaction to the vaccination, but always wondered in the back of my mind.

Lisa_S · Nov 11, 2007

i had an mmr almost two weeks ago. first i ran a fever for, five days. now i have swollen glands on both sides of my neck. is this normal? should i be concerned?

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · Nov 12, 2007

For both MMR shots, I had a rash just on my neck. For the first shot only, I had quite bad joint pain and a fever. I didn't bother to call my doc - I just looked on the CDC website and discovered that there were all side effects. The CDC's website said joint pain was a specific side effect for adult women.

Lisa_S · Nov 12, 2007

i am running a fever again today, along with the swollen glands and i feel very sick. i will probably call my doctor in the morning, if i'm not feeling better, by morning.