The measles vaccine is available in two versions, the triple viral vaccine, which protects against 3 diseases caused by viruses: measles, mumps and rubella, or Tetra Viral, which also protects against chickenpox. It is part of the basic childhood immunization program and is given by injection with attenuated measles viruses.
This vaccine stimulates the individual’s immune system, inducing the formation of antibodies against the measles virus. Thus, if the person is exposed to the virus, he already has the antibodies that will prevent the proliferation of viruses, leaving him fully protected.
- The measles vaccine is for everyone as a way to prevent the disease and not as a treatment.
- In addition.
- It also prevents diseases such as mumps and rubella.
- And in the case of Tetra Viral.
- It also protects against chickenpox.
The first dose of the vaccine is usually given at 12 months and the second dose between 15 and 24 months. However, all adolescents and adults who have not been vaccinated can take 1 dose of this vaccine at any stage of their life, without the need for reinforcement.
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The measles vaccine is injectable and should be given in your arm after cleaning the area with alcohol, as follows:
After following this vaccination plan, the protective effect of the vaccine lasts a lifetime. This vaccine can be taken at the same time as the chickenpox vaccine, but in different arms.
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The vaccine is generally well tolerated and the injection area is painful and red. However, in some cases, after the application of the vaccine, symptoms such as irritability, swelling at the injection site, fever, upper respiratory tract infection, swelling of the tongue, swelling of the parotid gland, loss of appetite, crying, nervousness, insomnia, rhinitis, diarrhea, vomiting, slowness, indisposition and fatigue.
The measles vaccine is contraindicated in people with known systemic hypersensitivity to neomycin or any other component of the formula. In addition, the vaccine should not be given to people with weakened immune systems, including patients with primary or secondary immune deficiencies, and should be reported to patients with severe acute febrile disease.
The vaccine should also not be given to pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant, as it is not advisable to become pregnant within 3 months of administration of the vaccine.
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