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In 1978 the immunization programme in india was renamed as expanded programme of immunization (epi) and then in 1985 became universal programme of immunization when measles vaccine was added in state schedule at 9 months of child age. Mmr is not a part of immunization schedule in state programme but in delhi it was included in 1999. Mmr vaccine is available since more than 3 decades and I am using it since then (tresivac from serum institute). A child in 1989 had the option of getting it dependi...more
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Dear, generally rubella vaccine is given in childhood at the age of 8-10 months in immunisation schedule of babies. But it can be given at any age.
First check out whether you had vaccinated for rubella in childhood in your childhood immunisation card.
If you did not get vaccine of rubella in childhood then it very important to get vaccine now. Because you are female and to get protection from rubella in this age and in future pregnancy, you should definitely get vaccine of rubella. Rube...more
First check out whether you had vaccinated for rubella in childhood in your childhood immunisation card.
If you did not get vaccine of rubella in childhood then it very important to get vaccine now. Because you are female and to get protection from rubella in this age and in future pregnancy, you should definitely get vaccine of rubella. Rube...more
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According to the world health organization (who), the mmr (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and the yellow fever vaccine can be given on the same day without any problems. However, it is recommended to wait at least 4 weeks between receiving these two vaccines to ensure that they are both fully effective.
In your case, you received the mmr vaccine on april 14, which means it has been about 12 days since you received the vaccine. Therefore, it is safe for you to receive the yellow fever v...more
In your case, you received the mmr vaccine on april 14, which means it has been about 12 days since you received the vaccine. Therefore, it is safe for you to receive the yellow fever v...more
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