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measles-vaccine

This vaccine provides immunisation (protection) to children above 12 months of age against Measles (viral infection with signs of skin rash and cold), Mumps (viral infection with fever & cold along with pain and swelling of the parotid glands - salivary glands near the ears) and Rubella (viral infection with symptoms of cold and a distinctive red rash called german measles).

Contradications

This vaccine has to be strictly avoided in case of pregnancy and one must ensure effective contraception during and up to a month following the course. Immunodeficiency (lowered immunity) is another reason to avoid taking this vaccine.