Measles-Rubella Vaccination Dates in India 2019 - Your FAQs

WHO (The World Health Organization) recommends that every child receives two doses of measles vaccine. It's also recommended that measles and rubella efforts be combined. The Measles & Rubella vaccination initiative is making great strides to bring this opportunity to the world’s children. The vaccines are safe and effective, and when covered in a population is very high, the viruses stop spreading. Very high coverage can thus lead to the elimination of measles and rubella. [Updated: Measles-Rubella Vaccination campaign Halted by Delhi HC]

Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign Dates 2019-20

The government of India initiated MR (Measles & Rubella) Vaccination campaign across the country starting in UP & West Bengal. Check MR Campaign dates for other states/cities...  

Rubella infection is sometimes called German Measles or 3-day Measles. It is a generally mild disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella virus is classified as a togavirus, genusRubi virus.

Your FAQs on MR Vaccination Campaign in India

Here are some frequently asked questions about Measles & Rubella vaccine. Read it.

#1. Question: What is MR Vaccine?

MR stands for the Measles and Rubella Vaccine.

#2. Question: When is going to be given?

Any time in schools on one day, for school children between 27th November and the next 5 weeks. Each school will have a different day. Those too young to attend school will receive it from nearest Anganwadi and Municipal or Government dispensaries.

#3. Question: What is the Importance of Measles?

Measles is a childhood infectious disease that causes high fever cough and severe rash. It is associated with high rates of complications after the illness. They are Pneumonia, Gastroenteritis, Malnutrition.

#4. Question: What Is the Importance of Rubella?

Rubella is also known as German Measles. It is also a childhood illness with fever and rash. Rubella is harmful to a pregnant lady's baby. That baby can get Cataracts, Blindness, Deafness, Mental Retardation, Heart Disease. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome.

#5. Question: How often will this vaccine be given?

Just this once in the National Programme.

#6. Question: What about those who have received MMR vaccine earlier?

It is still to be given. To all children between 9 months to 15 years.

#7. Question: What if a child is ill on that day and can't attend school?

It can be given after the child recovers at a later date at local Municipal Dispensary or Anganwadi.

#8. Question: How much will it cost?

It is totally free.

#9. Question: Can we give it to our local Family Physician or Pediatrician?

No, it has to be given at the designated centers only.

#10. Question: We are concerned about the safety of this vaccine!

This is a very safe and effective vaccine. Here's why:

• It is manufactured by Serum Institute of India for the last 40 years and all doctors have used these vaccines before.
• Trained Nurses will be administering it
• Each center will have trained Nurses, Doctors, Government Officials, and School Teachers and Principals too.
• The syringes will be single-use, they get automatically destroyed after a single-use.
• All emergency preparations are made for any mishap.
• All Pediatric and other hospitals will be ready to handle emergencies.

#11. Question: What are the Side-effects?

Generally, the side effects are very mild and they are local pain, swelling and redness, and fever. This can be treated with paracetamol and local ice fomentation. These side effects are common for all vaccinations.

#12. Question: Do you recommend taking the Vaccine?

Yes, Please go ahead & take the vaccines. It is safe & effective. 

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