MMR
This section provides information about the Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) immunisation.
The MMR immunisation is usually given between 12 and 13 months of age. A second dose is given to children between 3 years 4 months and 5 years to maximise the proportion of children who develop immunity to measles.
The MMR immunisation protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
A guide to immunisations at 12 and 13 months (2009) provides information for parents of babies aged 12 and 13 months on all the routine immunisations offered at this age. This includes the Hib/Men C and PCV booster, as well as the first MMR immunisation.
Rubella – Your Questions Answered provides information for pregnant women and women planning to conceive.
Page updated: 21 February 2011