Product Profile of Rubella Vaccine Live B.P.

Serum Institute of India Ltd. Manufactures Rubella Vaccine Live B.P.. Serum Institute of India Ltd. Supplies measles and DTP group of vaccines. Rubella Vaccine Live B.P. Is prepared using Wistar RA 27/3 strain Rubella vaccine virus. Rubella Vaccine Live B.P. Virus is propagated on human diploid cells [HDC]. The vaccine is lyophilized and is provided with diluent. It has the appearance of a yellowish white dry cake. The vaccine meets the requirements of BP and W.H.O. When tested by the methods outlined in BP and WHO TRS 840 [1994]. This vaccine may be used in children with known or suspected HIV infection.

The indications of Rubella Vaccine Live B.P. Are as follows:

• Immunization against Rubella in persons from 12 months of age to puberty

• Vaccination of adolescent and adult males may be a useful procedure in preventing or controlling outbreaks of rubella in circumscribed population groups.

• Postpartum Woman: It has been found convenient in many instances to vaccinate rubella susceptible women in the immediate postpartum period.