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Important Information about Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Diseases and Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine

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This resource explains what measles, mumps, rubella and varicella are, what the MMRV vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. This pamphlet is also available in French (13182). Renseignements importants au sujet de la rougeole, de la rubéole, des oreillons et de la varicelle et au sujet du vaccin contre la rougeole, la rubéole, les oreillons et la varicelle (RROV)

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