17 Jul 2018 ProQuad now available through VFC
ProQuad vaccine now available through the VFC program
ProQuad is now available through the Philadelphia Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. ProQuad is a combination MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and Varicella vaccine. This combined vaccine lets you administer more vaccines with fewer injections.
About ProQuad
The CDCâs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends ProQuad for a patientâs second dose of MMR and varicella vaccine. As a first dose, ProQuad is associated with a slightly higher risk of febrile seizure, so use separate MMR and varicella vaccines for the first dose unless a parent prefers ProQuad.
- More information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/mmr.html
- Vaccine Information Statement: http://www.immunize.org/vis/mmrv.pdf
Ordering ProQuad
Order ProQuad through PhilaVax at https://vaccines.phila.gov the way you normally order other vaccines. Before you order ProQuad for your VFC-eligible patients, you should also stock enough privately-purchased ProQuad to treat patients who are not eligible for VFC.
