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Measles-rubella vaccine (MR)

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The Measles-rubella vaccine (MR) protects against measles and rubella (and congenital rubella in babies). Common side effects are mild: fever and a mild rash 7 to 12 days later; sore arm.

What it protects against

Measles and rubella (and congenital rubella in babies).

Possible side effects

Fever and a mild rash 7 to 12 days later; sore arm.

Who should not get it

Pregnant women; people with severely weakened immunity; severe allergy to a previous dose.

National immunization schedule

Common questions

What does the mr vaccine prevent?
Measles and rubella (and congenital rubella in babies).

What are the side effects of the mr vaccine?
Fever and a mild rash 7 to 12 days later; sore arm.

Who should not get the mr vaccine?
Pregnant women; people with severely weakened immunity; severe allergy to a previous dose.

When is the mr vaccine given in Nepal?
See the national immunization schedule record for your country.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); CDC Vaccine Information Statements as reference

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