Department of Paediatrics, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior,Madhyapradesh, India
Research Article
Measles and Rubella Vaccination Campaign 2019: An Update of Adverse Events
Author(s): Roop Sharma* and Ajay Gaur
Objectives: To study the various adverse reactions caused post measles and rubella vaccination done during MR vaccine campaign.
Materials and methods: Prospective, observational study done in a government tertiary care PICU. Children aged between 9 month to 15 years, who presented with adverse effects (severe enough to warrant admission) within 7 days of MR vaccine administration.
Results: Most common presenting complaint was fever (44.8%), followed by vomiting (34.5%), abdominal pain and dizziness (31%). Abnormal body movements were noted in 2 children (6.8%) on first day and in 1 child on fifth day of vaccine administration. 2 children (6.8%) presented with generalised macular rashes all over the body on 4th day after vaccination. Altered sensorium on same day of vaccine administration was the presenting symptom .. View more»