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Indications
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.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
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.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor 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.