Immunization during pregnancy — Immunization during pregnancy, that is the administration of a vaccine to a pregnant woman, is not a routine event as it is generally preferred to administer vaccines either prior to conception or in the postpartum period. When widespread… … Wikipedia
Rubella vaccine — Vaccine description Target disease Rubella Type Attenuated virus Clinical data MedlinePlus a60 … Wikipedia
rubella vaccine — immunization against this infectious disease that causes small red spots on the skin … English contemporary dictionary
Rubella — eMedicine2|derm|259 MeshID = D012409Rubella, commonly known as German measles, is a disease caused by Rubella virus. The name is derived from the Latin, meaning little red . Rubella is also known as German measles because the disease was first… … Wikipedia
rubella — /rooh bel euh/, n. Pathol. a usually mild contagious viral disease characterized by fever, mild upper respiratory congestion, and a fine red rash lasting a few days: if contracted by a woman during early pregnancy, it may cause serious damage to… … Universalium
rubella virus vaccine live — [USP] a live virus vaccine prepared from an attenuated strain of rubella virus; used for immunization against rubella, usually as the combination measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine (MMR) … Medical dictionary
Immunization, MMR — The standard vaccine given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is now given in two dosages. The first should be given at 12 15 months of age. The second vaccination should be given at 4 6 years. Most children… … Medical dictionary
Immunization, children’s — In the United States, it is recommended that all children receive vaccination against: {{}}Hepatitis B Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) Poliovirus Measles, mumps, rubella Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).… … Medical dictionary
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases — The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), formerly known as the National Immunization Program until April, 2006, is charged with responsibility for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities in … Wikipedia
Expanded program on immunization — History The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) was initiated in 1974 by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the goal to make vaccines available to all children throughout the world. Ten years later, in 1984, the WHO established a… … Wikipedia
