Rubella vaccine precautions

Rubella is a very common infectious disease. The symptoms are generally mild and it is also a disease that is easily ignored by us. Did you know that rubella is the most important factor causing congenital defects? Many developed countries have already taken good measures to prevent rubella. Rubella vaccines are given to children after they are born. Everyone should know more about the precautions for rubella vaccines.

Rubella is a very common infectious disease. Generally, the clinical symptoms are not very obvious. If it can be treated in time, the worsening of the disease can be well controlled. It is necessary to inject rubella vaccine in time. Let’s take a look at the precautions of rubella vaccine.

Rubella vaccine injection time and validity period

Injection time

Children are given their first vaccination at 8 to 18 months old, with a booster at 7 or 12 years old. Girls and women of childbearing age who have not received rubella vaccine should be vaccinated in a timely manner.

Validity

The immune effect of the live attenuated rubella vaccine is very ideal. After vaccination, the positive rate of hemagglutination inhibition antibodies in susceptible children can reach 100%, and long-lasting immunity can be obtained, which can generally last for 10 to 30 years. A booster immunization after vaccination in early childhood and before adulthood can provide long-lasting immunity. Women of childbearing age can be protected and generally do not need to be vaccinated again.

How to administer rubella vaccine

After 0.5 ml is completely dissolved in sterile water for injection, immediately inject subcutaneously at the attachment of the deltoid muscle on the outer side of the upper arm.

Rubella vaccine precautions

1. When opening the ampoule and injecting, do not allow the disinfectant to come into contact with the vaccine;

2. Do not use ampoules with cracks, unclear labels, loose bodies that turn red or do not dissolve well;

3. Since the rubella vaccine is a live vaccine, it must be used within 1 hour after dissolution and should be kept away from direct sunlight, otherwise it will affect the effectiveness of the vaccine;

4. For those who have received blood transfusion or immunoglobulin injection, rubella vaccination should be postponed for more than 6 weeks.

Rubella vaccine side effects and adverse reactions

1. A small number of people experience swollen lymph nodes.

2. Joint pain and arthritis caused by standing are rare.

3. After vaccination, some people experience brief stinging at the injection site, but rarely redness, swelling or tenderness.

4. A small number of people may develop a low fever 5 to 12 days after vaccination, occasionally with a body temperature as high as 38.5 or higher, or have a rash, which is usually loose and scattered, and rarely a rash all over the body.

5. A small number of people may occasionally experience gastrointestinal symptoms, such as mild mumps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Everyone should know the precautions for rubella vaccine. Diseases like rubella are actually very serious. The most important thing is that it is highly contagious. Children must be vaccinated against rubella within 8 months after birth. It is also very useful to understand the issues that need to be paid attention to when injecting rubella vaccine as described above.