Measles Vaccine Live, Attenuated
The Measles Virus Vaccine Live is an attenuated live virus vaccine used to prevent measles (rubeola) infection. It is primarily administered to children as part of routine childhood immunization, typically starting at 12-15 months of age. The vaccine contains the Enders' attenuated Edmonston strain, which stimulates the immune system to develop protection against the measles virus without causing the disease.
A live attenuated vaccine that protects against measles by stimulating immune response using the Enders' attenuated Edmonston strain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 804179
- Generic
- Measles Virus Vaccine Live, Enders' Attenuated Edmonston Strain
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- M-M-R II, ProQuad
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevention of measles (rubeola) in children and susceptible adults. Often administered as part of combination vaccines such as MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) for routine childhood immunization.
Contains live but weakened (attenuated) measles virus derived from the Enders' attenuated Edmonston strain. The attenuated virus stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against measles without causing clinical infection in healthy individuals.
Contraindicated in immunocompromised patients, individuals with severe egg allergy, and during pregnancy. Should not be given to those with severe febrile illness. May cause mild measles-like symptoms in some recipients. Multiple doses are typically required for full protection. Storage requires specific cold chain maintenance.
Official drug label
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