How is the measles vaccine administered?

Info on administering Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine, including route, number of doses, and co-administration with other vaccines. Recommendations for immunization for Children, adolescents and adults. read more

Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles can be prevented with MMR vaccine, which protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. read more

The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for all children. It protects against three potentially serious illnesses. It is a two-part vaccination, and in most states, you must prove your children have gotten it before they can enter school. read more

Dosage and Administration. FOR SUBCUTANEOUS ADMINISTRATION. Do not inject intravascularly. Immune globulin (IG) is not to be given concurrently with M-M-R ® II. M-M-R ® II should be given one month before or after administration of other live viral vaccines. read more

Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases that can have serious consequences. Before vaccines, these diseases were very common in the United States, especially among children. read more

The MMR vaccine (also known as the MPR vaccine after the Latin names of the diseases) is an immunization vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). It is a mixture of live attenuated viruses of the three diseases, administered via injection. It was first developed by Maurice Hilleman while at Merck. read more