📘 Description
The Measles vaccine is a live attenuated viral vaccine used to prevent measles, a highly contagious viral infection. It is commonly administered as part of the MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella).
💊 Prescription
- Prescription Status: Required (administered by healthcare professionals)
- Dosage:
- First Dose: 9 to 12 months
- Second Dose: 15–18 months or 4–6 years
- Route of Administration: Subcutaneous injection
🩺 Uses
- Prevents measles infection
- Reduces transmission and outbreaks
- Contributes to herd immunity
- Common in childhood immunization schedules and travel requirements
🔬 Nature
- Type: Live attenuated (weakened) virus
- Form: Freeze-dried powder for injection (reconstituted with sterile diluent)
🌟 Advantages
- Highly effective (over 95% immunity after two doses)
- Long-term protection
- Reduces mortality and complications from measles
- Safe for widespread use under medical guidance
- Contributes to elimination goals in many countries
⚠️ Precautions
- Contraindicated In:
- Pregnancy
- Severe immunodeficiency (e.g., advanced HIV, chemotherapy)
- Severe allergic reaction to prior dose or components (e.g., neomycin, gelatin)
- Caution If:
- Recent blood transfusion
- Moderate/severe illness with fever
- Tuberculosis (TB) not treated
📦 Packing
- Form: Lyophilized powder in glass vial
- Reconstitution: Required with provided sterile diluent
- Packaging: Single or multi-dose vials
❄️ Storage
- Temperature: 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated)
- Do Not Freeze
- Protect From Light (light-sensitive vaccine)
- Use immediately after reconstitution