UK has more information about vaccines and porcine gelatine, including leaflets translated into Arabic, Bengali and Urdu. You can find a full list of ingredients in these patient information leaflets:. Read more about why vaccinations are safe and important , including how they work and what they contain. Page last reviewed: 8 April Next review due: 8 April MMR measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine. It protects against 3 serious illnesses: measles mumps rubella german measles These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Information: If you have any questions about vaccinations, you can: ask your GP surgery or other healthcare professionals for advice read more about why vaccination is safe and important.
Missed vaccines It's important to catch up on any missed vaccines. MMR at 1 year Newborn babies have antibodies passed on from their mother at birth. MMR at 3 years and 4 months The 2nd dose is given at around 3 years and 4 months, before a child starts school.
Babies over 6 months old are sometimes given the MMR vaccine earlier than usual if: they may have been exposed to the measles virus there is an outbreak of measles they are travelling abroad to a country where measles is common The 2 usual doses of MMR will still be needed when they're older to ensure full protection.
As a precaution, the MMR vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women. Non-urgent advice: Speak to your GP surgery if:. The benefits include: avoiding any delay between injections that could risk illness reducing discomfort for your child reducing the number of appointments needed Some private clinics in the UK offer single vaccines against measles, mumps and rubella, but these vaccines are unlicensed. Common side effects of the MMR vaccine As there are 3 separate vaccines within a single injection, different side effects can happen at different times.
Measles vaccine side effects Around 7 to 11 days after the injection, some children get a very mild form of measles. This includes: a rash a high temperature loss of appetite a general feeling of being unwell for about 2 or 3 days These symptoms are not infectious, so your child will not pass anything on to non-vaccinated children.
Mumps vaccine side effects Around 3 to 4 weeks after the injection, 1 in 50 children develop a mild form of mumps. These symptoms are not infectious for other people. Rubella vaccine side effects Around 1 to 3 weeks after the injection, some adult women experience painful, stiff or swollen joints for up to 3 days. Bruise-like spots Rarely, a child may get a small rash of bruise-like spots about 2 weeks after having the MMR vaccine. Seizures fits There's a small chance of having a seizure fit 6 to 11 days after the MMR vaccine.
Gelatine and neomycin allergies Let your doctor or nurse know if you or your child has had severe allergic reactions to: gelatine an antibiotic called neomycin Egg allergies The MMR vaccine is safe for children and adults with a severe egg allergy.
All women of childbearing age need to know if they are protected from rubella. In pregnant women, rubella can cause serious complications to the unborn baby, especially during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Immunity from the mother can stop the baby becoming infected. If you are planning a pregnancy, check with your midwife or doctor whether you need to be vaccinated against rubella.
When you get vaccinated, avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 month afterwards. The Ministry of Health is advising people travelling overseas to make sure they are fully vaccinated against measles before they go. While cases in New Zealand are usually rare, because endemic measles has been eliminated here, the disease is regularly brought into the country through international travel and there was an outbreak in A total of 2 doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended for all children and adults born after When 2 doses of MMR are required, they can be given a minimum of 4 weeks apart.
Since the MMR vaccine is a live vaccine, it can cause mild measles, mumps or rubella infections. It should not be given if you:. Family medical clinics : Y ou can go to your family medical clinic for vaccinations. Either your doctor or a nurse can give the vaccination. Pharmacies : Many pharmacies are offering a free vaccination service for the MMR vaccine.
Usually no appointment is necessary and some pharmacies have longer opening hours than family medical clinics. A pharmacist can check your vaccination record and give the vaccination. Phone them first to make sure they can help you with the vaccination you need. Vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule are free. Other vaccines are funded only for people at particular risk of disease. You can choose to pay for vaccines that you are not eligible to receive for free.
After a single dose of MMR vaccine, 90—95 out of people will be protected from measles, 69—81 protected from mumps and 90—97 from rubella. The MMR vaccine is given as an intramuscular injection injected into a muscle in your thigh or upper arm. It is given as 2 doses, usually at 12 months and 15 months of age. Like all medicines, vaccines can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Most side effects are mild and short lived. The chance of a severe reaction from MMR is very small, but the risks from not being vaccinated are very serious. Because the MMR vaccine combines 3 separate vaccines measles, mumps, rubella in 1 injection, each vaccine can cause reactions at different times after the injection.
Vaccines do not cause autism. It is important that your child receives 2 doses of the MMR vaccine to be protected. It's never too late; older children are still eligible for the free vaccine if they haven't received it yet. Find out how to check your child's immunisation records. The adult measles vaccination program is free for everyone born after Most people born before are usually immune to measles because they had the disease as a child.
You need two doses of the MMR vaccine at least 1 month apart for full protection against measles. Most people born after have already had one dose as a child but need a second dose. You can also check your immunisation record to find out if you have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. If you're not sure whether you are fully vaccinated, have the vaccine. An extra dose of MMR vaccine will not hurt you, and will make sure you are fully protected.
It is especially important to make sure you are fully vaccinated against measles before travelling overseas. Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening illness which is common in many countries outside of Australia where there are currently a number of outbreaks. Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease and you need to have 2 doses of the measles vaccine to be protected.
Recent measles cases in WA were also traced back to people who travelled overseas and had only received one dose of the measles vaccine. Measles can have serious complications, especially for pregnant women and their babies, such as miscarriage, early labour and stillbirth. You can't have the measles vaccine during pregnancy — so to protect yourself and your baby, it's important to get vaccinated against measles at least 4 weeks before trying to get pregnant.
You should wait at least 4 weeks after having a MMR vaccine before trying to get pregnant to prevent any possible harm to your baby. If you discover you are pregnant after having a MMR vaccine, discuss with your doctor. There are no known cases of the vaccine harming the developing baby, but doctors generally try not to give any live vaccines or medications during pregnancy.
But you may want to check with your health insurance provider before going to the doctor. Learn how to pay for vaccines.
This program helps families of eligible children who might not otherwise have access to vaccines. You can also contact your state VFC coordinator. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Vaccines and Preventable Diseases. Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Minus Related Pages.
Children CDC recommends all children get two doses of MMR measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Students at post-high school educational institutions Students at post-high school educational institutions who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity need two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
Adults Adults who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine. These adults include students at post-high school education institutions healthcare personnel international travelers International travelers People 6 months of age and older who will be traveling internationally should be protected against measles.
Before any international travel— Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who get one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two more doses one dose at 12 through 15 months of age and another dose separated by at least 28 days. Children 12 months of age and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days. Teenagers and adults who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity against measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.
See also, Travel Information Measles Mumps Rubella Healthcare personnel Healthcare personnel should have documented presumptive evidence of immunity , according to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices pdf icon [48 pages]. On This Page. Women of Childbearing Age Women of childbearing age should check with their doctor to make sure they are vaccinated before they get pregnant.
Groups at increased risk for mumps because of a mumps outbreak During a mumps outbreak, public health authorities might recommend an additional dose of MMR vaccine for people who belong to groups at increased risk for getting mumps.
Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the vaccine: Has any severe, life-threatening allergies. A person who has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of MMR vaccine, or has a severe allergy to any part of this vaccine, may be advised not to be vaccinated. Ask your health care provider if you want information about vaccine components. Is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant. Pregnant women should wait to get MMR vaccine until after they are no longer pregnant.
Women should avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 month after getting MMR vaccine. Has a parent, brother, or sister with a history of immune system problems.
Has ever had a condition that makes them bruise or bleed easily.
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