Expert answer:
According to the Brazilian vaccination schedule, the measles vaccine should be administered in two doses:
- The first is given shortly after the child has completed one year, usually in the form of a triple viral vaccine, ie combining measles, rubella, and mumps vaccines;
- The second dose is given between 4 and 6 years of age.
Adults who have not yet been vaccinated can take a single dose of the measles vaccine at a private health clinic or clinic.
The vaccine is contraindicated for pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
