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MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) Vaccine

Who should receive this vaccine?

  • Children need 2 doses of MMR vaccine, usually a primary dose at age 12 through 15 months followed by a secondary dose at age 4 through 6 years.

  • Infants who will be traveling outside the United States when they are between 6 and 11 months of age should get a dose of MMR vaccine before travel. These children should still get 2 additional doses at the recommended ages for long-lasting protection.

  • Older children, adolescents, and adults also need 1 or 2 doses of MMR vaccine if they are not already immune to measles, mumps, and rubella.

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Does this vaccine cause any infections?

No, the CDC has stated that the MMR vaccine does not cause any form of infection.

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What else should I know?

MMR vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. Additionally, children 12 months through 12 years of age might receive MMR vaccine together with varicella vaccine in a single shot, known as MMRV.

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