The following content is from http://www.acvip.org by IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines & Immunization Practices.Original Article – http://acvip.org/parents/columns/rubella.php What is rubella? Rubella, sometimes called “German measles”, is a disease caused by a virus. The infection is usually mild with fever and a rash. But, if a pregnant woman gets infected, the virus can cause serious […]
Mumps
The following content is from http://www.acvip.org by IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines & Immunization Practices.Original Article – http://acvip.org/parents/columns/mumps.php What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily through coughing and sneezing. There is no treatment for mumps, and it can cause long-term health problems. What are the symptoms of […]
Measles, Mumps, And Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Immunization Schedule MMR vaccinations are given by injection in 2 doses: at age 12–15 months at age 4–6 years During a mumps outbreak, children older than one year of age who are in close contact with infected individuals should get another dose of the […]