Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine
About
Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine belongs to the class of medicines called ‘immunizing agents’ used to prevent Measles, Mumps, and Rubella infections. Measles is an infectious viral disease that causes fever and a red rash in children. Mumps is a contagious viral disease caused by a paramyxovirus, which causes fever and swelling, particularly of the parotid gland. Rubella is also a contagious disease caused by the rubella virus. All these conditions can be prevented by effective vaccination.
Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine is a vaccine or immunizing agent which is made from a live and weakened or attenuated virus (measles, mumps and rubella). It helps to develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies. It is essential to take the vaccine doses as per the doctor’s advice for effective protection against the disease.
Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional. In a few cases, Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine may cause side-effects such as low-grade fever, redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site. These side-effects are temporary and resolve over time. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
Before taking Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine, inform your doctor if you have any allergy, weak immune system due to long-term diseases such as HIV or cancer, serious infection or illness with fever, blood disorders, immunological diseases, and active untreated tuberculosis. Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine should not be used in children under the age of 12 months. Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine should not be used in pregnant women. Women of childbearing age should take necessary precautions to avoid pregnancy for at least one month after receiving the vaccine.
Uses of Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine
Medicinal Benefits
Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine is used to prevent Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Infections. This vaccine is given as a part of routine vaccination in children. Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine can provide immunity within 2 to 6 weeks after taking the injection, which can last life-long. It helps develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) that causes Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Infections.
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Side Effects of Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine
- Injection site redness
- Injection site pain
- Injection site swelling
- Rash
- Low-grade fever
- Nasal congestion and sore throat
- Runny nose
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Bruising or bleeding for longer than usual
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before taking Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine, inform your doctor if you have blood or plasma transfusions or administration of immune globulin (known as IG). In such a case, the doctor may postpone vaccination for at least three months. Immune globulin should not be given for one month after vaccination with Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine unless your doctor advises you otherwise. Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine should not be given to pregnant women. Women of childbearing potential should use reliable contraception for at least one month after taking Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine. Breastfeeding women should take medical advice from the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine to rule out any side effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine may interact with medications that help to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections (e.g. Immune globulin or IG).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine should not be used in individuals with a weak immune system, blood disorders, infections, immunological diseases, active untreated tuberculosis, and severe illness with fever.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
unsafeMeasles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine is should not administer to pregnant women as it may cause harmful effects to the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
safe if prescribedIt is safe for lactating women to receive Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Driving
safe if prescribedMeasles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine may not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
cautionMeasles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine is probably safe in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Kidney
cautionMeasles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine is probably safe in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Children
cautionMeasles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine should not be used in children under the age of 12 months. It can be given as early as nine months of age under special circumstances.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Consume a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Avoid processed and refined foods.
- Foods rich in vitamin C such as tomatoes, strawberries, and citrus fruits help to improve immunity.
- Limit dairy products such as milk and cheese.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine intake and quit smoking.
- Take adequate rest after vaccination.
- Drink a lot of water. Staying hydrated is essential both before and after your vaccination.
- Eat a well-balanced diet. A well-balanced diet is essential.
Special Advise
- It is not recommended to undergo a tuberculin test (for tuberculosis or TB) within 4 to 6 weeks after taking Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine as it may affect the test results.
- Women of childbearing age should take necessary precautions to avoid pregnancy for at least one month after receiving the vaccine.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Measles: Measles is an infectious viral disease. A virus in the paramyxovirus family causes it. And it is typically transmitted through direct contact and through the air. Measles symptoms appear one week to two weeks after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes.
Mumps: Mumps is a contagious viral disease caused by a paramyxovirus, which causes fever and swelling, particularly of the parotid gland.
Rubella: Rubella is also a contagious disease caused by the rubella virus. Most rubella cases are mild, with symptoms such as a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
FAQs
Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine 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.
Rubella is also known as German Measles. It is a mild disease whose symptoms include a characteristic red rash, fever and swollen lymph nodes.
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.
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.
Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine 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.
Measles Vaccine+mumps Vaccine+rubella Vaccine 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.
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.
