
Explanation of vaccination Measles　麻疹 Illness to prevent Measles Measles is highly contagious and has severe symptoms. It usually begins with cold-like symptoms such as fever, coughing, and a runny nose. A fever of approximately 38oC lasts for a while followed by a temporary decrease, then the fever reaches up to very high accompanied with measles rash all over the body. High fever will continue for 3 to 4 days and coughing will worsen. Complications such as otitis media, pneumonia and encephalitis, can easily occur, and death may result in some cases. Type of vaccine Live virus vaccine Routine Vaccination (age and frequency) The same as MR vaccine. Period 1: 12 to 24 months of age, 1 shot. Period 2: 5 ～ under 7 years old (in the last year of kindergarten), 1 shot. Period 3: 1st grade of junior high school (being 13 years old), 1 shot. Period 4: 3rd grade of high school (being 18 years old), 1 shot. Optional vaccination is available for all ages. This vaccine is recommended for all non-or low-immune people. Side effects Approximately 10 - 20 out of 100 people experience fever and/or rash one week after their vaccination, though in many cases the symptoms are mild and go away in 1-2 days. Rarely, febrile convulsion (spasms) occurs. 1 out of 100 million people experience a rare case of encephalitis. Minimum interval between vaccinations over 27 days Note Those allergic to eggs should consult a doctor before receiving this vaccine as they may have an allergic reaction. Children who are prone to convulsions in high fever should get vaccinated as early as possible.

Explanation of vaccination

Measles　麻疹

Illness to prevent

Measles
Measles is highly contagious and has severe symptoms.
It usually begins with cold-like symptoms such as fever, coughing, and a runny nose. A fever of approximately 38oC lasts for a while followed by a temporary decrease, then the fever reaches up to very high accompanied with measles rash all over the body. High fever will continue for 3 to 4 days and coughing will worsen. Complications such as otitis media, pneumonia and encephalitis, can easily occur, and death may result in some cases.

Type of vaccine

Live virus vaccine

Routine Vaccination (age and frequency)

The same as MR vaccine.
Period 1: 12 to 24 months of age, 1 shot.
Period 2: 5 ～ under 7 years old (in the last year of kindergarten), 1 shot.
Period 3: 1st grade of junior high school (being 13 years old), 1 shot.
Period 4: 3rd grade of high school (being 18 years old), 1 shot.
Optional vaccination is available for all ages. This vaccine is recommended for all non-or low-immune people.

Side effects

Approximately 10 - 20 out of 100 people experience fever and/or rash one week after their vaccination, though in many cases the symptoms are mild and go away in 1-2 days. Rarely, febrile convulsion (spasms) occurs. 1 out of 100 million people experience a rare case of encephalitis.

Minimum interval between vaccinations

over 27 days

Note

Those allergic to eggs should consult a doctor before receiving this vaccine as they may have an allergic reaction.
Children who are prone to convulsions in high fever should get vaccinated as early as possible.