- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
- Vaccine Recommendations
A patient born in 1970 has a history of measles disease and is also immunosuppressed due to multiple myeloma. The patient wants to travel to Africa, but is concerned about the measles exposure risk. Should the patient receive the MMR vaccine?
A history of having had measles is not sufficient evidence of measles immunity. A positive serologic test for measles-specific IgG will confirm that the person is immune and is not at risk of infection regardless of the multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a hematologic cancer and is considered immunosuppressive so MMR vaccine is contraindicated in this person.
Last reviewed:
June 19, 2023