What is the vaccine for rubella?
Rubella vaccine is given in combination measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and is recommended for anyone born on or after January 1, 1957 who does not have laboratory evidence of rubella immunity. Birth before 1957 is not acceptable evidence of rubella immunity for women who could become pregnant; women of childbearing age should have their immunity checked and receive rubella vaccine if needed. Although only one dose of rubella-containing vaccine is required as acceptable evidence of immunity to rubella, children should receive two doses of MMR vaccine. Rubella vaccine is first given on or after a child’s first birthday as MMR vaccine. Children usually receive the first dose between 12 and 15 months of age and the second dose prior to school entry at four to six years of age. In New York State, rubella vaccine is required of all children enrolled in all pre-kindergarten programs and schools. Healthcare personnel and college students are also required to demonstrate immunity against
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- What should be done for a pregnant woman whose serology shows that she is not immune to Rubella (never had the disease or the vaccine)?
- What should be done for a pregnant woman whose serology shows that she is not immune to Rubella (never had the disease or the vaccine)?
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- What are possible side effects and risks of the MMR vaccine?
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