M-Vac Vaccine given as a shot to prevent measles in children. Two doses of the vaccine are given at 9 to 12 months and 16 to 24 months of age. If a child misses the scheduled dose, it can be given till 5 years of age. M-Vac Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by measles. Measles may cause serious consequences such as seizures (often associated with fever), ear infections, diarrhea, and pneumonia and rarely brain damage or even death. Like with any other injectable vaccine, there could be mild pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash, and upper respiratory tract infection. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the vaccine is safe for the child, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if he/she has any problems with the heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines the child is taking.

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Rash
• Fever

If you miss a dose of M-Vac Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

• Q. Q. What is M-Vac Vaccine used for??
  Ans: M-Vac Vaccine is used for active immunization for measles, a highly contagious infection caused by a virus that can be prevented effectively by getting vaccinated.
• Q. Q. How effective is M-Vac Vaccine??
  Ans: M-Vac Vaccine is considered to be highly effective in preventing measles. Two doses of M-Vac Vaccine give 97% protection while a single dose gives 93% protection against the infectious disease.
• Q. Q. Is M-Vac Vaccine live or inactivated??
  Ans: M-Vac Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.
• Q. Q. How long does it take M-Vac Vaccine to work??
  Ans: M-Vac Vaccine starts working within a few days after getting vaccinated. Antibodies start producing within a few days but complete protection may be expected only after 2 or 3 weeks of getting M-Vac Vaccine.
• Q. Q. I need to travel abroad. When should I get vaccinated with M-Vac Vaccine??
  Ans: If you are travelling abroad, you must get vaccinated at least 2 weeks before your actual travel dates. This is because the antibodies ensure complete protection only after 2 or 3 weeks of getting vaccinated. So, make sure you plan on getting M-Vac Vaccine accordingly.
• Q. Q. Can I get measles even if I am fully vaccinated??
  Ans: Yes, there are rare case scenarios where even vaccinated people got measles. But, the possibility of still getting infected is extremely low, and moreover, vaccinated individuals who get infected have very mild symptoms as compared to non-vaccinated individuals. Also, if you have received both the doses of M-Vac Vaccine, there are very less chances of you infecting other people, including those who are not vaccinated due to low immunity or age factor.

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