measles virus vaccine


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measles virus vaccine

[′mē·zəlz ′vī·rəs ‚vak‚sēn]
(immunology)
A suspension of live attenuated or inactivated measles virus used for active immunization against measles.
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Daiichi Sankyo and Kitasato Daiichi Sankyo wish to express their sincere apologies to medical professionals and the families of children who received or are targeted for inoculation with Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Measles, Rubella Combined Vaccine Kitasatodaiichisankyo or Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Measles Virus Vaccine Kitasatodaiichisankyo for any worry caused as a result of this recall.
Japan : Daiichi Sankyo Announces Voluntary Recall of Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Measles, Rubella Combined Vaccine Kitasatodaiichisankyo and Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Measles Virus Vaccine Kita
([paragraph])([paragraph]) Documented receipt of 2 doses of live measles virus vaccine, laboratory evidence of immunity, documentation of physician-diagnosed measles, or birth before 1957.
Measles--United States, January 1-April 25, 2008
* persons vaccinated with killed measles virus vaccine 1963-1969
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, United States, 2002-2003. (News)

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