Measles Vaccine (Live) (1000ccid50)

DESCRIPTION

M-Vac Vaccine given as a shot to prevent measles in children. Two doses of the vaccine are given at 9 to 12 months and 16 to 24 months of age. If a child misses the scheduled dose, it can be given till 5 years of age. M-Vac Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by measles. Measles may cause serious consequences such as seizures (often associated with fever), ear infections, diarrhea, and pneumonia and rarely brain damage or even death. Like with any other injectable vaccine, there could be mild pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash, and upper respiratory tract infection. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the vaccine is safe for the child, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if he/she has any problems with the heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines the child is taking.

INTRODUCTION

In Prevention of Measles Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles can be prevented by M-Vac Vaccine. It is very safe and effective. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against measles. M-Vac Vaccine is a routine vaccination that children should receive. Consult your doctor to get it administered as an injection. It should not be self-administered.

USE OF

Prevention of Measles

BENEFITS

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Vaccines|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::VACCINES|Action Class::Live attenuated vaccines

HOW TO USE

M-Vac Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body’s immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with M-Vac Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – M-Vac Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – M-Vac Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. – Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether M-Vac Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – M-Vac Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of M-Vac Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – M-Vac Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of M-Vac Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of M-Vac Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Upper respiratory tract infection | Rash | Fever

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. What is M-Vac Vaccine used for?::: M-Vac Vaccine is used for active immunization for measles, a highly contagious infection caused by a virus that can be prevented effectively by getting vaccinated.| Q. How effective is M-Vac Vaccine?::: M-Vac Vaccine is considered to be highly effective in preventing measles. Two doses of M-Vac Vaccine give 97% protection while a single dose gives 93% protection against the infectious disease.| Q. Is M-Vac Vaccine live or inactivated?::: M-Vac Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.| Q. How long does it take M-Vac Vaccine to work?::: M-Vac Vaccine starts working within a few days after getting vaccinated. Antibodies start producing within a few days but complete protection may be expected only after 2 or 3 weeks of getting M-Vac Vaccine.| Q. I need to travel abroad. When should I get vaccinated with M-Vac Vaccine?::: If you are travelling abroad, you must get vaccinated at least 2 weeks before your actual travel dates. This is because the antibodies ensure complete protection only after 2 or 3 weeks of getting vaccinated. So, make sure you plan on getting M-Vac Vaccine accordingly.| Q. Can I get measles even if I am fully vaccinated?::: Yes, there are rare case scenarios where even vaccinated people got measles. But, the possibility of still getting infected is extremely low, and moreover, vaccinated individuals who get infected have very mild symptoms as compared to non-vaccinated individuals. Also, if you have received both the doses of M-Vac Vaccine, there are very less chances of you infecting other people, including those who are not vaccinated due to low immunity or age factor.

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