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measles

This vaccine is indicated for active immunisation (protection) against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella in children from 9 mths-6yrs of age. Efficacy has not been evaluated in people above 6 yrs of age. The vaccine may be used in individuals up to 12 yrs of age based upon previous experience with the separate component vaccines PRIORIX (combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine) & VARILRIX (varicella virus vaccine Oka strain).

Contradications

This vaccine has to be strictly avoided in case of pregnancy and one must ensure effective contraception during and up to 3 mths following the course. Acute febrile disease (sudden onset illness of unknown origin), immunodeficiency (lowered immunity) and neomycin (antibiotic) allergy are other reasons to avoid taking this vaccine.

Side effects

This vaccine might produce pain and redness at the injection site with fever, irritability, or measles-like, rubella-like and varicella-like rash.

Medicines containing measles

Priorix-Tetra

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: 1 Amp x 0.5ml

Rs.2260