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MR and MMR vaccine
My son is 1.6 years old...he has taken 2 doses of MR vaccine by the govt. Do I still need to take MMR vaccine at the hospital?? Pls advice
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MR vaccine covers measles and Rubella infection, protection against mumps is still remaining. I would suggest wait for 6 months
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Dr. Kaarthikeyani.S.S
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9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,if you have given 2doses of MR vaccine at 9mo and 1.5yrs of age ..Next booster of MMR can be given at 5years as per IAP schedule .
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