<prompt> True about measles vaccine ?Killed vaccineIn epidemic vaccine is given at 9 months of ageCan cause TSSDuration of protection is 5-10 years  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., Can cause TSS Measles vaccine : Type: Live attenuated, lyophilized Freeze dried vaccine Strains used: Edmonston Zagreb Strain Most Common Schwaz Strain Moraten Strain Dose: 0.5 ml Route: Subcutaneous Site: Antero-lateral aspect of thigh middle one-third Age of administration in National Immunisation schedule India: 9 months can be lowered to 6-9 months in epidemics malnutrition Diluent for Reconstitution: Distilled Water or sterile water Use within 1 hr after reconstitution with diluent Measles MMR vaccine can lead to Toxic Shock Syndrome Measles vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy Cold chain Temperature for storage: 2 to 8 degree C Protective efficacy: 95 Duration of Protection: Life long IP of vaccine induced measles: 7 days Measles immunoglobulin is also available for post exposure prophylaxis. The best age for measles vaccination is 9 months. The age can be lowered to 6 months if there is measles outbreak in the community. For infants immunized between 6 months and 9 months of age, a second dose should be administered as soon as possible after the child reaches the age of 9 months provided that at least 4 weeks have elapsed since the last dose. 