Rubella Vaccine

Short Description

Rubella Vaccine is a medicine used in the prevention of rubella, a highly contagious disease caused by a virus.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Rubella Vaccine is a vaccine that helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. It is given to children to prevent them from the disease. The vaccine is administered as an injection by healthcare professionals and should not be self-administered.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rubella Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Rubella Vaccine should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy Warning

Rubella Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Azathioprine Mercaptopurine Methotrexate Mycophenolate mofetil

Rubella Vaccine is a vaccine that helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Rubella Vaccine is given as an injection by the healthcare professionals. Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Do not take if the patient is allergic to the Rubella Vaccine or any of its ingredients. Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.