The Triple Viral Vaccine protects the body against 3 viral diseases, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, which are highly contagious diseases that appear preferentially in children.
In its composition, there are more weakened, or attenuated, forms of the viruses of these diseases, and their protection begins two weeks after application and its duration, generally, is for life.
Who should take
The triple viral vaccine is indicated to protect the body against Measles, Mumps and Rubella viruses, in adults and children over 1 year of age, preventing the development of these diseases and their possible health complications.
When to take
The vaccine should be administered in two doses, the first administered at 12 months and the second between 15 and 24 months of age. After 2 weeks of application, protection is started, and the effect should last for a lifetime. However, in some cases of an outbreak of any of the diseases covered by the vaccine, the Ministry of Health may advise you to carry out an additional dose.
The triple viral is offered for free by the public network, but can also be found in private immunization establishments for the price between R $ 60.00 and R $ 110.00 reais. It should be administered under the skin, by a doctor or nurse, with a dose of 0.5 ml.
It is also possible to associate the tetra viral vaccine with immunization, which also has protection against chicken pox. In these cases, the first dose of the triple viral is made and, after 15 months to 4 years of age, the dose of tetraviral should be applied, with the advantage of protecting against yet another disease. Learn more about the viral tetravalent vaccine.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects of the vaccine may include redness, pain, itching and swelling at the application site. In some rarer cases, there may be a reaction with symptoms similar to illnesses, such as fever, body pain, mumps, and even a milder form of meningitis.
See what you should do to alleviate each side effect that may arise with vaccination.
When not to take
The Triple Viral Vaccine is contraindicated in the following situations:
- Pregnant women; People with diseases that affect the immune system, such as HIV or cancer, for example; People with a history of allergy to Neomycin or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, if you have a fever or symptoms of infection, you should talk to your doctor before taking the vaccine, as the ideal is that you have no symptoms that can be confused with side reactions to the vaccine.
