# Measles

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Source: https://medova.health/en/knowledge/vaccines/measles · Language: en

## Vaccine Information

- Type: Live
- Administration: Injection
- WHO Code: MEA
- Travel Recommended: No

## Side Effects

- Encephalitis (Very rare) — Serious
- Febrile seizure (Uncommon) — Serious
- Fever (Very common)
- Generalized rash (Common)
- Injection site pain (Common)
- Lymphadenopathy (Uncommon)
- Thrombocytopenia (Rare) — Serious

## Contraindications

- Acute febrile illness (Precaution)
- Anaphylaxis after previous dose (Absolute)
- Allergy to vaccine component (Absolute)
- Gelatin allergy (Precaution)
- Moderate immunosuppression (Precaution)
- Neomycin allergy (Precaution)
- Pregnancy (live vaccines) (Absolute)
- Recent blood product transfusion (Precaution)
- Severe immunodeficiency (Absolute)

## Vaccination Schedule

No schedule data available.

## FAQ

**What are the side effects of Measles?**

Common side effects include: Encephalitis, Febrile seizure, Fever, Generalized rash, Injection site pain.

**Who should not get Measles?**

Contraindications include: Acute febrile illness, Anaphylaxis after previous dose, Allergy to vaccine component, Gelatin allergy, Moderate immunosuppression.

## Prevents

- [Measles](https://medova.health/en/knowledge/diseases/measles)

## Sources & content verification

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