Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) and Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella (MMRV)
MMR is a safe and effective combined vaccine that protects children against three serious illnesses - measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) in a single injection. Children born on or after 1 January 2020 will, instead of MMR, be offered MMRV, which provides the same protection as MMR, and is just as safe and effective, with the addition of protection against chickenpox (varicella).
To be fully protected, both MMR and MMRV require a course of two doses.
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