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The Measles and Rubella vaccine is used to protect against measles and rubella at the same time. It can be given to anyone older than 8 months.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults and children get a single dose of 0.5 ml of the reconstituted Measles and Rubella vaccine, given by deep subcutaneous injection. Don't give it intravenously.
Under the EPI schedule, 1 dose of measles-rubella vaccine should be given after the child completes 9 months. After completion of 15 months, 1 dose of only measles containing vaccine should be given.
Side Effects
Common side effects of the Measles and Rubella vaccine include pain and tenderness at the injection site, which can appear within 24 hours of vaccination and usually go away by themselves within 2 to 3 days. A short-lived fever may occur within 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine. A mild rash may also appear within 12 days, and it generally lasts no more than 2 days. Rare side effects include a severe fever reaction. This should be treated for its symptoms with physical methods and medicines, so that febrile seizures are prevented. Very rare side effects start with an allergic rash, usually urticaria, which may appear within 72 hours of vaccination. If it happens, anti-allergy treatment should be given without delay. Anaphylactic shock generally occurs within 1 hour of vaccination, and it needs an injection of epinephrine and other emergency measures given promptly. Anaphylactoid purpura needs medical care without delay if it occurs, and corticosteroids can be given as anti-allergy treatment. If it is treated wrongly or too late, it is likely to lead to anaphylactic purpura nephritis. Thrombocytopenia purpura is another very rare side effect. Adults may develop arthritis, with pain and swelling of the large joints, after the vaccine.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Don't use the Measles and Rubella vaccine if the bottle has cracks or an unclear label, if it is past its shelf life, or if it looks abnormal (for example cloudy) after reconstitution. Once the vaccine is opened, use it immediately. Keep epinephrine and other emergency medicines ready, because a severe allergic reaction can occasionally happen. People who have been vaccinated should stay under observation at the site for at least 30 minutes after the injection. If someone has received an injection of immune globulin, the vaccine should be given at least 3 months later so the immune effect is not affected. Any other attenuated live vaccine should be given at least 1 month apart from this vaccine. The attenuated live mumps vaccine is the exception, and it can be given at the same time. Measles and Rubella is an attenuated live vaccine, so it is not recommended during the epidemic season. Women of childbearing age should avoid pregnancy for at least 3 months after the injection. Freezing of the vaccine is prohibited.
Contraindications
The Measles and Rubella vaccine should not be given to anyone who is allergic to any ingredient in the vaccine. It should also be avoided in people who have an acute disease, a severe chronic disease, an acute flare-up of a chronic disease, or a fever. Pregnant women should not receive it. The same applies to people with immune deficiency, immune dysfunction, or those on immunosuppressive therapy. Finally, it is not for people who have encephalopathy, uncontrolled epilepsy or other progressive neurological diseases.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
The Measles and Rubella vaccine is in pregnancy category C. If you have the vaccine, avoid becoming pregnant for 3 months afterwards. Take care when giving the Measles and Rubella vaccine to a woman who is breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep the Measles and Rubella vaccine out of the reach and sight of children. Store it at +2°C to +8°C, and keep it at the same +2°C to +8°C during transportation. Don't freeze it, and discard the vaccine if it has been frozen. Protect it from light.
Common questions about Rubavax-M 0.5 ml
What is Rubavax-M 0.5 ml IM/SC Injection?
Rubavax-M 0.5 ml IM/SC Injection is a medicine that contains Measles and Rubella. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Vaccines group of medicines.
What is Rubavax-M used for?
The Measles and Rubella vaccine is used to protect against measles and rubella at the same time. It can be given to anyone older than 8 months.
What are the side effects of Rubavax-M?
Common side effects of the Measles and Rubella vaccine include pain and tenderness at the injection site, which can appear within 24 hours of vaccination and usually go away by themselves within 2 to 3 days. A short-lived fever may occur within 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine.
Can I take Rubavax-M during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
The Measles and Rubella vaccine is in pregnancy category C. If you have the vaccine, avoid becoming pregnant for 3 months afterwards. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Rubavax-M?
Keep the Measles and Rubella vaccine out of the reach and sight of children. Store it at +2°C to +8°C, and keep it at the same +2°C to +8°C during transportation.
Do I need a prescription for Rubavax-M?
Rubavax-M is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.