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Measles Vaccine
Measles a highly infectious viral illness, which spreads rapidly from person to person. It is one of the leading causes of death among young children, the majority occurring in developing countries where immunisation is patchy (WHO 2013).
The Illness
The initial symptoms are similar to the common cold with runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes and fever. This is followed by a rash, which spreads throughout the body.
Complications of measles tend to occur in children under 5 years or adults over 20 years and include encephalitis (infection of the brain) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs).
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for measles or singular measles vaccine.
Prevention
The combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine better known as the MMR Vaccine is recommended. More Info
Price: Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (MMR Vaccine) £60
Mumps Vaccine
Mumps is a viral infection mainly of childhood and affects the salivary glands.
The Illness
Symptoms appear 2 to 3 weeks after infection and include headache, fever, muscle ache and swelling of the salivary glands.
It tends to be mild in children, but in adults, can lead to complications such as meningitis, deafness and orchitis (infection of the testicles).
Treatment
There is no mumps vaccine or specific treatment available for mumps.
Prevention
The combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine better known as the MMR Vaccine is recommended. More Info
Price: Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (MMR Vaccine) £60
Rubella Vaccine
Rubella is an acute viral illness that is spread easily from person to person by coughing or sneezing. It is mainly an infection of children and is generally mild in this group. However, rubella in pregnancy is a severe and potentially fatal illness for the unborn baby.
The Illness
Symptoms include rash and fever and usually occur 2 to 3 weeks after exposure.
In adults, it can also cause painful joints and arthritis.
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for rubella.
Prevention
The combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine better known as the MMR vaccine is recommended. More Info
Price: Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (MMR Vaccine) £60
The MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccine
The MMR vaccine is effective at preventing all three illnesses and can be given from 12 months of age.
It is particularly important to check if you are vaccinated against MMR before travelling as the infection is prevalent in Asia, Africa and South America.
Because the illness is easily transmitted through air, MMR immunity is necessary for certain jobs.
Price: Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (MMR vaccine) £60
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