MMR vaccine

Question 1

how many doses

Answer 1

2

Question 2

when

Answer 2

before primary school

12-15 months

3-4 years

Question 3

contraindications

Answer 3

severe immunosuppression
allergy to neomycin
children who have received another live vaccine by injection within 4 weeks
pregnancy should be avoided for at least 1 month following vaccination
immunoglobulin therapy within the past 3 months (there may be no immune response to the measles vaccine if antibodies are present)

Question 4

adverse effects

Answer 4

malaise, fever and rash may occur after the first dose of MMR.

This typically occurs after 5-10 days and lasts around 2-3 days