R-VAC Rubella Vaccine belongs to the class of medicines called ‘immunizing agents’ used to prevent rubella infection. Rubella is a serious viral infection. It is a highly contagious disease that spreads through saliva, mucus, or droplets from sneezing or coughing. A distinctive red rash characterizes it. This condition can be prevented by effective vaccination.

R-VAC Rubella Vaccine is a vaccine or immunizing agent that contains which is made from a live and weakened or attenuated virus. It helps to develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies. It is essential to take the vaccine doses per the doctor’s advice for effective protection against the disease.

R-VAC Rubella Vaccine will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. R-VAC Rubella Vaccine may cause side effects such as a burning sensation at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash, sore throat, breathing difficulty, tingling sensation in the limbs, and joint pains. These side effects are temporary and resolve without any treatment. However, inform your doctor immediately if these side effects persist or worsen.  

It is not recommended to take R-VAC Rubella Vaccine if you are allergic to neomycin or any contents of it. Before taking R-VAC Rubella Vaccine , inform your doctor if you have any allergies or a weak immune system due to long-term diseases such as cancer or HIV, serious infection or illness with fever, blood disorders, immunological diseases, and active untreated tuberculosis. R-VAC Rubella Vaccine is not recommended for use in children less than 12 months of age. R-VAC Rubella Vaccine should not be used in pregnant women and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

R-VAC Rubella Vaccine can prevent rubella if taken as per the doctor’s advice. It is usually safe and effective. This vaccine is given as a part of routine vaccination in children. R-VAC Rubella Vaccine can provide immunity within 2 to 6 weeks after taking the injection, which can last lifelong. It helps develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus that causes rubella disease.

• Burning sensation at the injection site

• Low-grade fever

• Rash

• Sore throat

• Breathing difficulty

• Tingling sensation in the limbs

• Joint pains 

Before taking R-VAC Rubella Vaccine , inform your doctor if you will receive immune globulin within two weeks after taking this vaccine. R-VAC Rubella Vaccine should be used with caution in women of childbearing potential. So, use reliable contraception and not become pregnant for three months after taking the R-VAC Rubella Vaccine vaccine. It is not recommended to undergo a tuberculin test (for tuberculosis or TB) within 4 to 6 weeks after taking R-VAC Rubella Vaccine as it may affect the test results.

Drug-Drug Interactions: R-VAC Rubella Vaccine may interact with medicines that suppress the immune system (tacrolimus, azathioprine, and methotrexate, etc.) and corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone, and dexamethasone, etc.).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: R-VAC Rubella Vaccine should not be used in individuals with a weak immune system, blood disorders, immunological diseases, active untreated tuberculosis, and severe illness with fever.

• TACROLIMUS
• AZATHIOPRINE
• METHOTREXATE
• PREDNISONE
• METHYLPREDNISOLONE
• DEXAMETHASONE

• Consume a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Avoid processed and refined foods.
• Foods rich in vitamin C, such as tomatoes, strawberries, and citrus fruits, help to improve immunity.
• Limit dairy products such as milk and cheese.
• Limit alcohol and caffeinated drinks.
• Quit smoking.
• Take adequate bed rest and drink plenty of water.

• R-VAC Rubella Vaccine may cause fever in young children. In such cases, sponging or taking an over-the-counter antipyretic (medicine that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) can help to reduce fever. 

Rubella: Rubella is also called ‘German measles’ or ‘three-day measles’. It is a highly contagious viral infection that is characterized by a red rash. It spreads through direct contact with saliva or mucus or through droplets produced from an infected person's sneezing or coughing. Symptoms vary depending on age. In young children, symptoms include low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and then spreads to the entire body. In older children and adults, headaches and pink eye are seen before the appearance of the rash. This condition can cause serious effects on the unborn baby if a pregnant woman gets this infection.