Vaccine vial labeled Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Virus Vaccine Live along with its packaging box displaying the same information.

M-M-R II

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): What you need to know?

Who is eligible?

  • Adults in need of initial MMR vaccination who either

    • Adults born in 1957 or later and

      • lack documentation of previous MMR vaccination, and

      • lack laboratory evidence of immunity or disease to measles, mumps, and rubella, or

    • Are a healthcare worker of any age, and who do not meet evidence of immunity by having met any of the following criteria:

      • documentation of receiving at least 1 dose of MMR vaccine

      • laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease to measles, mumps, and rubella

  • Adults in need of a second dose of MMR vaccine who:

    • were born in 1957 or later and are planning to travel internationally,

    • are a student in a college, university, technical, or vocational school, or

    • are a healthcare worker born in 1957 or later (A seconddose may also be considered for healthcare workers born before 1957 for protection against mmr).

  • Identify who have been recommended to receive an additional dose of MMR because of their increased risk for mumps during a current mumps outbreak (resulting in either 2 or 3 total doses)

What is it for?

  • For active immunization for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella in individuals 12 months of age and older.

Where should I get it?

  • Schedule an appointment at your local Pharmacy Modern Drug!

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. (n.d.-g). https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/measles-mumps-and-rubella-virus-vaccine-live

Standing orders for administering measles, mumps, and ... (n.d.-h). https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p3079.pdf