MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine is a vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles).

The first dose is given to children around 9 to 15 months of age, with a second dose at 15 months o 6 years of age, with at least 4 weeks between the doses. After two doses 97% of people are protected against measles, 88% against mumps, and at least 97% against rubella.

The World Health Organisation sets a target of 95%  needed to achieve and sustain measles elimination.  In 2020/1 only 85.5% of five-year-olds in England were vaccinated. 

The vaccine is also recommended in those who do not have evidence of immunity, and those with well controlled HIV/AIDS. It is given by injection.

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Category:Immunization