The triple viral vaccine protects the body from 3 viral diseases, measles, mumps and rubella, which are highly contagious diseases that occur preferably in children.
In its composition there are more weakened, or attenuated, virus forms of these diseases, and its protection begins two weeks after its application and its duration is usually for life.
- The triple viral vaccine is indicated to protect the body against measles.
- Mumps and rubella viruses.
- In adults and children over one year of age.
- Preventing the development of these diseases and their possible complications.
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The vaccine should be administered in two doses, the first at 12 months and the second between 15 and 24 months, after 2 weeks of application protection is initiated and the effect should last a lifetime; However, in some cases of outbreak of one of the diseases covered by the vaccine, the Ministry of Health may advise you to make an additional dose.
The triple viral is offered for free by the public network, but can also be found at private vaccination facilities for a price between R$60.00 and R$110.00 reais, should be administered under the skin, by a doctor or nurse, with a dose.0.5 ml.
It is also possible to associate viral tetravacuna with immunization, which also has protection against chickenpox, in these cases the first dose of triple viral is performed and, at 15 months to 4 years, the tetraviral dose should be applied, with the advantage of protecting against another disease.Learn more about the tetravalent viral vaccine.
Some of the side effects of the vaccine may include redness, pain, itching and swelling at the application site.In some rarer cases, there may be a reaction with symptoms similar to those of diseases, such as fever, body pain, mumps and even a milder form of meningitis.
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The triple viral vaccine is tested in the following situations
Also, if you have a fever or symptoms of infection, you should talk to your doctor before taking the vaccine, as you may ideally have no symptoms that may be confused with secondary reactions to the vaccine.