What is another name for the rubella vaccine?
Feb 13, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Rubella vaccine, commonly known as attenuated live rubella vaccine, is primarily used to prevent acute respiratory infectious diseases caused by rubella virus infection. Rubella is a contagious disease. Although symptoms may be mild in some patients after infection, it can lead to serious consequences in young children and individuals with low immunity, especially newborns. Therefore, vaccination should be administered according to recommended guidelines.
Rubella vaccine is commonly known as rubella attenuated live vaccine.
It is primarily used to prevent rubella, an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by rubella virus infection. Rubella is a relatively common infectious disease that can affect various population groups. Although symptoms may be mild in some patients and not lead to severe consequences, certain individuals—particularly young children and those with weakened immune systems—may develop serious complications such as arthritis or purpura. Especially for newborns, maternal rubella infection during pregnancy may result in congenital rubella syndrome, leading to severe outcomes including blindness, deafness, or even intellectual disabilities. Therefore, vaccination according to recommended schedules is essential.
In some regions, this vaccine has already been included in free immunization programs. Additionally, a combined vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) has been developed. It is recommended that high-risk individuals receive timely vaccination to prevent rubella infection.
