Measles Virus Vaccine, Live (Subcutaneous Route) Original
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information/DR600875 Measles Virus Vaccine, Live (Subcutaneous
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Measles Virus Vaccine Live is an immunizing agent used to
prevent infection by the measles virus. It works by causing your
body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the
virus. This vaccine does not protect you against German measles
(Rubella). A separate immunization is needed for that type of
measles. Measles (also known as coughing measles, hard measles,
morbilli, red measles, rubeola, and ten-day measles) is an
infection that is easily spread from one person to another.
Infection with measles can lead to serious problems, such as
pneumonia, ear infections, sinus problems, convulsions
(seizures), brain damage, and possibly death. The risk of
serious complications and death is greater for adults and
infants than for children and teenagers. Immunization against
measles