Tue 9 February 2010
The vaccines > MMR
The first MMR vaccination is given to children at 13 months of age. A second dose is given with the pre-school booster immunisation at three years and four months of age.
The MMR vaccine protects against three diseases:
- measles
- mumps, and
- rubella.
Read about the diseases or the vaccine or check the FAQ section for the information you want.
In the News
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6 August 2008
The MMR catch-up programme -
5 February 2008
New study finds no link between MMR vaccine and autism. -
31 August 2007
Measles 'surge' prompts warning (BBC) -
11 October 2006
New research on MMR and autism -
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10 April 2006
Immunisation - Why our children must be protected DVD -
19 October 2005
New review of evidence supports effectiveness of MMR vaccine
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