MMR vaccine Flashcards
1
Q
What does the MMR vaccine vaccinate against?
A
Measles, mumps and rubella
2
Q
Why are vaccine boosters needed?
A
The immune response ‘memory’ weakens over time
3
Q
What age is the first dose of the MMR vaccine usually given to?
A
Children aged 12-13 months
4
Q
What age is the second dose of MMR usually given to?
A
Children aged 3 years and 4 months to 5 years old
5
Q
What are some potential, if rare, side-effects to the vaccine MMR? (3)
A
Some children raise a slight fever and a rash
Mild sore and joint pain
Mild swollen face
6
Q
Who should not receive the vaccine MMR? (4)
A
Pregnant women
If you are having chemotherapy, or your immune system is suppressed for other reasons
If you are seriously ill
If you are allergic to medicines within the vaccine (e.g gelatine, neomycin)
