For Patients/Families

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
This combination vaccine protects children against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. These childhood infections are quite contagious and once were common among children. There were a record low 138 U. S. cases of measles in 1997. The reduction in measles infections has largely been accomplished through maintenance of high rates of measles immunity. In 1996, 91% of all children aged 19-35 months had received at least one dose of measles vaccine. Many cases of measles were imported from other countries to the United States. Therefore, even with few cases in the U.S. it is important to maintain high levels of immunity among U.S. children.