Why is the measles vaccine given subcutaneously?

The MMR vaccine is a weakened live virus vaccine. This vaccine isn't very infective and can't spread in the same way that the wild type viruses would. read more

The MMR vaccine is a weakened live virus vaccine. This vaccine isn’t very infective and can’t spread in the same way that the wild type viruses would. The basic principle for this vaccine is to cause a mild and limited form of the disease you want to produce immunity against. read more

If measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is to be given to a child, the child should be at least 12 months of age. This is to make sure the measles vaccine is effective. In a younger child, antibodies from the mother may interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccine. read more