TYPES OF VACCINATION [MEASLES]

MEASLES VACCINATION

Measles is the most deadly of all childhood rash/fever illnesses. The disease spreads very easily, so it is important to protect against infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent measles.

About the Vaccine..

Measles vaccine is given for protection against measles, the typical extemporaneous fever of childhood. It is a live viral vaccine. It is available in lyophilized form as powder in a bulb. Diluent is distilled water & is available as a separate ampoule. It is available as mono-dose or as multi-dose containing 2 or 5 doses. The final volume of reconstituted vaccine is 0.5 ml per dose. 

Measles vaccine is usually administered as MMR, a combination vaccine that provides protection against three viral diseases: measles,mumps and rubella. MMRV vaccine is licensed for children 12 months to 12 years of age and may be used in place of MMR vaccine if varicella vaccination is needed in addition to measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination. 

Dosage direction..

For children 2 doses are recommended

• The first dose at 12–15 months of age
•  The second dose before entering school, at 4–6 years of age

For adults 2 doses are recommended who are at higher risk, such as:

• College students, trade school students, or other students beyond high school
• Those who work in a hospital or other medical facility
• International travelers or those who are passengers on a cruise ship
• Women of childbearing age  

However, pregnant women should wait to get MMR vaccine until after they have given birth. Women should not become pregnant for 28 days following the receipt of the MMR vaccine or any of its components. (The combination MMRV vaccine is not licensed for those over 12 years old.)