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Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine
About Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineN/AMechanism of Action of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineThe vaccine is a freeze-dried preparation which contains live virus particles of the three viruses (measles, mumps and ruella) which have been modified (attenuated) to stop them from producing the full effects of the disease.Pharmacokinets of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineN/AOnset of Action for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineN/ADuration of Action for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineN/AHalf Life of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineN/ASide Effects of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine1. Fever
2. Rash
3. Swelling of the glands in the cheeks, as seen in mumps
4. Convulsion
5. Hyperthermia
6. Respiratory diseases
7. Discrete exanthema
8. Lympha-denopathies
9. ParotitisContra-indications of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine1. Hypersensitivity to the vaccine or other ingredients of drug
2. Egg allergy
3. Cancer
4. Leukemia
5. Lymphoma
6. HIV
7. Steroid therapy
8. Chemotherapy
9. Radiation therapy
10. Immunosuppressant therapySpecial Precautions while taking Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineThe vaccination of woman will be made only if the woman is not pregnant at the time of injection, neither the following two months after the vaccinationPregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccinePrevention from measles, mumps and rubella virus infectionsInteractions for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineN/ATypical Dosage for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineSubcutaneous or intramuscular route- Combined vaccination only entails a single injection recommended between 12 and 15 months of age. Second injection 6 months later is recommended. Schedule of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineCStorage Requirements for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineStore at 20-80 C.Protect from lightEffects of Missed Dosage of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineN/AEffects of Overdose of Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella VaccineGive symptomatic and supportive treatmentMeasles Vaccine
About Measles VaccineLive attenuated (or weakened) virus vaccine for active immunization, Protects against measles.Mechanism of Action of Measles VaccineMeasles vaccine is a live, attenuated (or weakened) strain of the Edmonston Zagreb propagated in human diploid cells or in chick embryo. These strains are completely devoid of pathogenicity but are capable of inducing a protective immune response. They multiply in the human host and provide continuous antigenic stimulation over a period of time.Pharmacokinets of Measles VaccineN/AOnset of Action for Measles VaccineN/ADuration of Action for Measles VaccineN/AHalf Life of Measles VaccineN/ASide Effects of Measles Vaccine1. Mild pain
2. Swelling
3. Fever
4. Cough
5. Cold
6. Red eyes
7. RashContra-indications of Measles Vaccine1. Hypersensitivity to Measles vaccine or any other ingredients of drug
2. Hypersensitivity to egg
3. Hypersensitivity to neomycin
4. Respiratory diseases
5. Immune deficiency
Special Precautions while taking Measles Vaccine1. Convulsions
2. Recent blood transfusion
3. Treatment with gamma globulin
Pregnancy Related InformationContraindicatedOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Measles Vaccine1. Active immunization against measlesInteractions for Measles VaccineN/ATypical Dosage for Measles VaccineSubcutaneous-
Children- 0.5 ml (1st dose- 6 to 9 months and 2nd dose - 15 months).
Schedule of Measles VaccineCStorage Requirements for Measles VaccineStore at 2- 8 degree C. Protect from light.Effects of Missed Dosage of Measles VaccineN/AEffects of Overdose of Measles VaccineGive symptomatic and supportive treatment.Mumps Vaccine
About Mumps VaccineN/AMechanism of Action of Mumps VaccineN/APharmacokinets of Mumps VaccineN/AOnset of Action for Mumps VaccineN/ADuration of Action for Mumps VaccineN/AHalf Life of Mumps VaccineN/ASide Effects of Mumps VaccineN/AContra-indications of Mumps VaccineN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Mumps VaccineN/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Mumps VaccineN/AInteractions for Mumps VaccineN/ATypical Dosage for Mumps VaccineN/ASchedule of Mumps VaccineN/AStorage Requirements for Mumps VaccineN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Mumps VaccineN/AEffects of Overdose of Mumps VaccineN/ARubella Vaccine
About Rubella VaccineActive immunizing agent,Live attenuated virus vaccine, Protection against rubella.Mechanism of Action of Rubella VaccineThis live attenuated vaccine is completely devoid of pathogenicity but is capable of inducing a protective immune response. They multiply in the human host and provide continuous antigenic stimulation over a period of time.Pharmacokinets of Rubella VaccineN/AOnset of Action for Rubella VaccineN/ADuration of Action for Rubella VaccineN/AHalf Life of Rubella VaccineN/ASide Effects of Rubella Vaccine1. Rash
2. Pain
3. Redness
4. Swelling
5. Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
6. Hives
7. Itching
Contra-indications of Rubella Vaccine1. Hypersensitivity to the vaccine
2. Cancer treatment
3. X-ray treatment
Special Precautions while taking Rubella Vaccine1. Immune deficiency condition
2. Severe illness with fever
Pregnancy Related InformationContraindicatedOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationMay be usedIndications for Rubella Vaccine1. Immunization against rubellaInteractions for Rubella VaccineN/ATypical Dosage for Rubella VaccineSubcutaneous injection-
For prevention of measles and rubella:
Adults and children (12 months of age and older) - One dose (0.5ml) injected under the skin.
Injection site- Outer mid-thigh/upper arm depending on the age.
Schedule of Rubella VaccineCStorage Requirements for Rubella VaccineStore at 2- 8 degree C. Protect from lightEffects of Missed Dosage of Rubella VaccineTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of Rubella VaccineGive symptomatic and supportive treatmentHome Delivery for Measles Vaccine + Mumps Vaccine+ Rubella Vaccine in Your City
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