Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml

Question 1

How does Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml work?

Accepted Answer

Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml is a vaccine or an immunizing agent which is made from a live, and weakened or attenuated virus. It helps to provide protection by stimulating the immune system to form antibodies that act against the measles, mumps and rubella viruses.

Question 2

What is Rubella?

Accepted Answer

Rubella is also known as German Measles. It is a mild disease whose symptoms include a characteristic red rash, fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Question 3

What is the efficacy of Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml?

Accepted Answer

A single dose of vaccine is 93% effective against measles, 78% effective against mumps, and 97% effective against rubella. The vaccine is 97% effective against measles and 88% effective against mumps after two doses.

Question 4

How is German Measles different from Measles?

Accepted Answer

Rubella/German measles is a milder form of measles. Measles always manifests as high fever and swollen lymph nodes, whereas the fever is of low grade in Rubella and lymph nodes are not always swollen. The pattern of rash is also different in the two diseases. The rash is spotty in Rubella, whereas it is blotchy in measles.

Question 5

Till what age can Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml be given?

Accepted Answer

Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml can be given till five years of age in children as a part of routine immunisation. However, always follow the regular schedules and do not delay vaccination. If the vaccine was missed in childhood, it could be given to adults in a one or two-dose regimen.

Question 6

In which conditions should I avoid taking Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml?

Accepted Answer

Priorix Vaccine 0.5 ml should not be used in individuals with a weak immune system due to diseases (cancer or HIV) or medicines (immune suppressants), blood disorders, immunological diseases, active untreated tuberculosis, and severe illness with fever.

Question 7

What exactly is Measles and what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Measles is an infectious viral disease. A virus in the paramyxovirus family causes it. It is typically transmitted through direct contact and the air. Measles symptoms appear one week to two weeks after contact with the virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes.

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