MMR Vaccination
- Q: What are the current recommendations for the use of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine?
- Q: What is considered acceptable evidence of immunity to measles?
- Q: For which adults are 0, 1, or 2 doses of MMR vaccine recommended to prevent measles?
- Q: If there is an outbreak in my area, can we vaccinate children younger than 12 months?
- Q: Why is a second dose of MMR necessary?
- Q: Do any adults need “booster” doses of MMR vaccine to prevent measles?
- Q: Under what circumstances should adults be considered for testing for measles-specific antibody prior to getting vaccinated?
- Q: We have measles cases in our community. How can I best protect the young children in my practice?
- Q: How soon can we give the second dose of MMR vaccine to a child vaccinated at 12 months old?
- Q: Would you consider healthcare personnel with 2 documented doses of MMR vaccine to be immune even if their serology for 1 or more of the antigens comes back negative?
- Q: Is it true that egg allergy is not considered a contraindication to MMR vaccine?
- Q: Is there any evidence that MMR or thimerosal causes autism?