Measles

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Measles

The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent viral infections such as measles, mumps, and rubella. Diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella continue to be prevalent all over the world but are most prevalent in Asia, Africa, and South America.

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Measles

Vaccines Schedule

There is no booster vaccination for typhoid, instead a new vaccination should be given every 3 years for ongoing risk.

Name Number of doses Method of Administration
Measles 2 Intramuscular

MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine

The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine. It protects against measles, mumps and rubella. These conditions are highly infectious and spread easily to non-vaccinated individuals. Two doses of the vaccine provide good protection.

What is measles?

Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe problems for some individuals. The MMR vaccine is the most effective method of prevention. Typically, measles begins with cold-like symptoms, followed a few days later by a rash. Some individuals may also develop mouth spots.

What is mumps?

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that was prevalent in children before the MMR vaccine was introduced. Painful swellings on the side of the face below the ears, give a person with mumps a distinctive "hamster face" appearance.

Other mumps symptoms include headaches, joint pain, and a high temperature, which may appear a few days before the parotid glands expand.

What is Rubella?

Rubella (German measles) is a rare condition characterised by a spotty rash. It often resolves within a week, but it can be dangerous if contracted during pregnancy.

Rubella is characterised by a rash that begins on the face or behind the ears and extends to the neck and body.The rash takes two to three weeks to develop following rubella infection.

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