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What is the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine?
The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. Combination vaccines contain two or more vaccines that are administered together.
This way, you get protection against multiple diseases.
How many doses should you get and when should you get them?
The MMR vaccine is a 2 dose vaccine. Protection from measles, mumps and rubella after getting the both doses is life-long and doesn’t require any additional doses!
First Dose
12 months old
Second Dose
4 - 6 years of age
(when starting school)
Why should your child get the MMR vaccine?
How can I check whether my child has
received their MMR vaccine?
Check whether your child is up to date on their vaccinations.
This can be done in 4 ways:
1
Check your child’s yellow immunization card.
3
Call your local
public health unit.
4
Talk to your
family doctor
How well does the MMR vaccine protect against measles, mumps, and rubella?
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Measles vaccination effectiveness after one dose is estimated to be 85 - 95%; and 97% after two doses.
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Mumps vaccination effectiveness after one dose is estimated to be between 62 - 91%; and between 76 - 95% after two doses.
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Rubella vaccination effectiveness is at least 95%.
Is the MMR vaccine safe?
The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. Most children will have no reaction. The vaccine can cause a fever and a rash in 5% of children after immunization. Allergic reactions to the MMR vaccine are very rare. There is no evidence that the MMR vaccine causes autism.
Who shouldn’t get the MMR vaccine?
A doctor may recommend not getting the MMR vaccine to those who:
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Have had a severe allergic reaction after receiving a previous dose of this vaccine or any contents of the vaccine
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Are pregnant
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Have a congenital or acquired immunodeficiency disorder (such as HIV, stem cell transplant)
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Are being treated with drugs that affect the immune system, such as steroids
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Have any kind of cancer or are being treated for cancer
For more information about MMR vaccines,
check out the following resources:
I'll be travelling internationally, what do I need to know?
Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected when they travel internationally.
A level 1 (practise health precautions) travel health notice for measles is currently in place for all countries. It provides recommendations to people in Canada on how to protect themselves from measles when travelling, including making sure that their routine vaccinations, including measles, are up to date.
From the Public Health Agency of Canada,
updated 2024-02-23
