Diseases

Measles, Mumps and Rubella

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Overview

The MMR vaccine is a vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella, abbreviated as MMR. The first dose is generally given to children around 9 months to 15 months of age, with a second dose at 15 months to 6 years of age, with at least four weeks between the doses.

Medicines used

Drug of choice: measles mumps and rubella vaccine

Frequently asked questions

What is Measles, Mumps and Rubella?

The MMR vaccine is a vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella, abbreviated as MMR. The first dose is generally given to children around 9 months to 15 months of age, with a second dose at 15 months to 6 years of age, with at least four weeks between the doses.

Which medicines are used for Measles, Mumps and Rubella?

measles mumps and rubella vaccine

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