We've been ttc for a year and don't want to wait another 3 months. The vaccine used as immunization for the mumps, measles and rubella work by pushing your body to release it's own antibodies to fight the virus. If this vaccine is to be given to a child, the child should be at least 12 months of age. The vaccine itself is a live agent, and it is harmless to adults, but not recommended for women trying to conceive. Measles Infection is very serious in adults.
Most common problems are ear infections, stomach disturbances, sinus trouble.
It is highly recommended to be immunized at least three months before trying to conceive. Meanwhile, use contraception for the next three months. The effects of the measles infection has been shown to increase the chance of birth defects and other problems, it is thought that the live virus vaccine may cause similar problems. A majority of unborn babies exposed to the virus during the first trimester of pregnancy may also develop cataracts, deafness, mental retardation, and heart disease, though exposure in the second or third trimester may also be dangerous as well. If you do, you are risking the life of your baby or cause irreversible mental and physical damage.