Rubella vaccine (Live) (1000ccid50)
R-VAC Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects the child from diseases that can be caused by rubella virus.Like with any other injectable vaccine, there could be mild pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash, and upper respiratory tract infection. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the vaccine is safe for the child, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if he/she has any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor of all the medicines the child is taking.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of R-VAC
0.5 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
R-VAC Vaccine is a vaccine. It 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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with R-VAC Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
R-VAC 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.
R-VAC 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.
R-VAC Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
R-VAC Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of R-VAC Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
R-VAC Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of R-VAC Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
R-VAC Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.
R-VAC Vaccine is very safe and effective. One dose of the R-VAC Vaccine is about 97% effective at preventing rubella.
The possible side effects of R-VAC Vaccine are fever, sore throat, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), and swelling. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.
R-VAC Vaccine should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given as an injection under your skin, either in the upper arm or in the outer thigh. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from R-VAC Vaccine.
