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MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

Measles, mumps, rubella

The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. On the PSO schedule in Poland it is given at 13–15 months of age and repeated at 6 years.

Protects against

  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Neurological complications of measles

Doses

  • When 1: Months 13–15
  • When 2: 6th year of life

What to ask your doctor

  • When exactly should I expect a reaction after MMR?
  • At what temperature should I give paracetamol?
  • Is the rash after MMR contagious?
  • Can my child still attend nursery after the vaccine?

Frequently asked questions

When is the MMR vaccine given in Poland?

The first dose at 13–15 months, the second at 6 years.

Is the measles vaccine mandatory?

Yes, MMR is part of the mandatory PSO schedule and is free of charge.

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