The Measles Vaccination (MMR Vaccination) is one of the effective ways to protect children against Measles.
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Measles is an acute viral illness that can be prevented by Measles Vaccination (MMR Vaccination)
Your child's health is your top priority, and the 7-Star Protection program is here to help. This comprehensive vaccination schedule protects your little one against seven serious illnesses, including Measles.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection starting with a fever, runny nose, cough, and red, watery eyes, followed by a red rash that spreads from the head down. It can lead to serious complications like ear infections, pneumonia, and brain swelling.
The MMR vaccination offers protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Administered at the recommended age, it significantly reduces the risk of these diseases.
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If you miss out the dose of these vaccinations during the stipulated time, you can consult with your doctor for a Catch-up Vaccination.
Talk to your doctor about the Measles Vaccination.
Measles is a highly contagious, serious viral disease that infects the respiratory tract and spreads throughout the body.
Measles is transmitted through respiratory droplets from infected individuals through coughing and sneezing or through direct contact.
The first sign of measles is usually high fever followed by other symptoms like:
Serious complications are usually seen in children under the age of 5 or adults who are above 30 years. These complications can include:
Children should get three doses:
The 3rd dose can also be administered at any time 8 weeks after the previous dose.
Catch-up vaccination:
However, consult your doctor for more information.
Most children do not have side effects after vaccination. The side effects, if any, are mostly mild and may include:
Rarely, the side effects could include a high fever that may lead to a seizure.
For more details on side effects, please consult your doctor.
The Measles Vaccination (MMR Vaccination) is one of the effective ways to protect children against Measles.
Mostly unvaccinated young children are at the highest risk. That does not discount others such as pregnant women* and non-immune people who are unvaccinated or have not developed immunity after vaccination.
*MMR vaccine needs to be taken 3 months before planning the pregnancy.
*Measles vaccination needs to be taken 3 months before planning the pregnancy.
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Information appearing in this material is for general awareness only. Nothing contained in this material constitutes medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any medical queries, any question or concern you may have regarding your condition. The disease list indicated for vaccination is not complete, please consult your child’s Paediatrician for the complete vaccination schedule. The doctor shown in this material is being used for illustrative purpose only and is a professional model. The disease representation icons/images and animation are for illustrative purpose only.
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