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Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live)
Information about Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live)
Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live) Uses
Measles Vaccine (Live)+Mumps Virus Vaccine+Rubella vaccine (Live) is used for prevention of Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
How Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live) works
Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live) is a combination of three vaccines, which prevents measles, mumps, and rubella. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Expert advice for Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live)
- Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live) helps prevent measles, mumps & rubella.
- It is given by injection under the skin or into a muscle by your doctor.
- The first dose is given to babies at 12 to 13 months of age and a second (booster) dose at three to five years of age.
- It can also be given to older children, adolescents and adults who were either not vaccinated in childhood, or didn't have two doses of the vaccine.
- Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with a high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
- Do not take Measles Vaccine (Live) + Mumps Virus Vaccine + Rubella vaccine (Live) if you are pregnant. Avoid getting pregnant for one month after having this vaccine.
- It may cause fever. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever gets too high (more than 102 degree fahrenheit).
- This vaccine may cause mild measles or mumps-type symptoms. However, it is not infectious.