Rubella Virus Vaccine Live (Systemic)
Brand Names : Meruvax II
CategoryDescriptionRubella (rue-BELL-a) virus vaccine live is an
active immunizing agent used to prevent infection by the rubella virus. It
works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against
the virus infection.
Rubella (also known as German measles) is a serious infection that causes
miscarriages, stillbirths, or birth defects in unborn babies when pregnant
women get the disease. While immunization against rubella is recommended for
everyone, it is especially important for women of child-bearing age.
Immunization against rubella is also important for employees in medical
facilities, adolescents and adult men, persons traveling outside the U.S.,
and all children 12 months of age and older, including school-aged children.
Immunization against rubella is not recommended for infants less than 12
months of age, because antibodies they received from their mothers before
birth may interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccine. Children who were
immunized against rubella before 12 months of age should be immunized again.
You can be considered immune to rubella only if you received rubella vaccine
on or after your first birthday and have the medical record to prove it, or
if you have had a blood test showing immunity to rubella. A past history of
having a rubella infection does not prove immunity, because the signs of rubella
infection are not reliable enough to be certain that you have had the disease.
Since vaccination with rubella vaccine may not provide protection for everyone,
you may want to ask your doctor to check your immunity to the rubella virus
6 to 8 weeks following your vaccination. This may be especially important
if you are a woman of child-bearing age who is likely to become pregnant in
the future.
This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of
your doctor or other health care professional. It is available in the following
dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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In Canada -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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