Why are 2 doses of MMR needed?

Why is a second dose of MMR necessary? Approximately 7% of people do not develop measles immunity after the first dose of vaccine. This occurs for a variety of reasons. The second dose is to provide another chance to develop measles immunity for people who did not respond to the first dose.

What age is the second MMR vaccine given?

MMR at 3 years and 4 months The 2nd dose is given at around 3 years and 4 months, before a child starts school. Having both doses gives long-lasting protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

What happens if a vaccine is given twice?

Answer: Getting an extra dose of vaccine is not typically harmful. If you have concerns please speak with your immunization provider. Keep a record of what immunizations you have received.

How long does MMR injection last?

How long does protection from MMR last? It seems to be very long lasting. Virtually everyone (more than 99%) will be protected against measles and rubella for more than 20 years after two doses of MMR.

Do you need 2 MMR vaccines?

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. Children can receive the second dose earlier as long as it is at least 28 days after the first dose.

Do adults need two MMR vaccines?

Adults should also be up to date on MMR vaccinations with either 1 or 2 doses (depending on risk factors) unless they have other presumptive evidence of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. One dose of MMR vaccine, or other presumptive evidence of immunity, is sufficient for most adults.

What happens if MMR is given twice?

The MMR vaccine is safe, and there is no harm in getting another dose if you may already be immune to measles, mumps, or rubella. If you received a measles vaccine in the 1960s, you may not need to be revaccinated.

Is it safe to repeat vaccines?

Is there any danger from receiving extra doses of a vaccine? Most of the time, your risk of serious side effects does not increase if you get extra doses of a vaccine. Getting extra doses of oral vaccines, such as rotavirus or typhoid, is not known to cause any problems.

How many MMR vaccines do you need UK?

Children get two doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose is given at 12-13 months in the UK schedule. The vaccine is not usually given earlier than this because studies have shown it does not work so well in children under 1 year of age.

Who should not get MMR?

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. Has recently had a blood transfusion or received other blood products. You might be advised to postpone MMR vaccination for 3 months or more.