Rubavax-M0.5ml

• Simultaneous immunization against measles and rubella in persons older than 8 months

Adults and Children: 0.5 mL of reconstituted vaccine given by deep subcutaneous injection

EPI Schedule: After completion of 9 months, 1 dose of MR vaccine; after completion of 15 months, 1 dose of measles-containing vaccine

Common Side Effects:

• Pain and tenderness at injection site (within 24 hours, resolves in 2-3 days)
• Transient fever (within 1-2 weeks)
• Mild rash (within 12 days, lasts no more than 2 days)

Rare: Severe fever reaction

Very Rare: Allergic rash, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid purpura, thrombocytopenia purpura

• Do not give intravenously
• Epinephrine and other emergency drugs should be prepared
• Other attenuated live vaccines should be given at least 1 month apart (can be given simultaneously with mumps vaccine)
• Vaccinate at least 3 months after immune globulin administration
• Avoid pregnancy for at least 3 months after vaccination
• Not recommended for use in epidemic season
• Freezing is prohibited