MEASLES VACCINE

Live attenuated measles virus vaccine used in routine immunisation of children

Dosage Forms

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Powder for injection

10 dose vial and diluents

Uses

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  • Prevention of measles in children

Dose and Duration

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Child >9 months: 0.5 ml SC injection into left upper arm

Preparation

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  • Use only diluent provided to reconstitute the measles vaccine powder

Contraindications

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  • Severe acute illness

Side Effects

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  • Pain, swelling, redness at injection site
  • Fever
  • Rashes

Patient Instructions

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  • Child may get a mild skin rash and fever; do not worry
  • Do not apply anything to the injection site

Pregnancy

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  • Not applicable

Breast-feeding

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  • Not applicable

Storage

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  • Store at 2–8°C.
  • Reconstituted vaccine may be stored between for not more than 6 hours
  • Never freeze the diluents