VACCINE MEASLES/ RUBELLA, 1 dose, multidose vial
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VACCINE MEASLES/RUBELLA
CAUTION
This multidose vaccine is worded and codified by unit (= 1 dose) to make the order easier.
Therapeutic Action
Freeze-dried vaccine prepared from live-attenuated strains of measles virus and rubella virus.
Indications
Instructions for use
Reconstitute the powder vial with the diluent supplied by the manufacturer.
Must be given by SC or IM route, preferably in the upper arm.
Follow the national immunisation schedule, or failing that, the WHO schedule.
Do not forget to order the diluent together with the vaccine!
Orders are always done in number of doses and not in number of vials! (See Preliminary remarks on Vaccines)
Precautions for Use
As with all injectable vaccines and/or immunoglobulins, appropriate medical treatment should always be readily available in case of rare anaphylactic reactions following the administration of the product.
Storage
- Powder: between 2°C and 8°C - Protect from sunlight
- Diluent: a cold chain is not required for the storage. However, at least 12 hrs before reconstitution of the vaccine, the diluent must be refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C so that the diluent and lyophilised powder are at the same temperature (a thermic shock during reconstitution could reduce the vaccine efficacy). Do not freeze.
- Vaccine reconstituted: between 2ºC and 8°C for maximum 6 hrs, protected from light.