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What can prevent measles and german measles?
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Measles: Measles, or rubeola, is prevented by a vaccine given to children at about 18 months of age. German measles, or rubella, is also prevedted by a vaccine given at the same time. Its called an MMR and also includes mumps vaccine.
Answered 6/10/2014
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MMR vaccine.: Mmr vaccination is mandatory and can prevent both afflictions.
Answered 2/18/2013
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It's called vaccines: Vaccines for these diseases have been around for decades and are quite safe and effective when used as recommended.Today in the US ,the MMR is a combinattion vaccine that includes 3 weakened but live viruses that are administered at 1 and 4-5 years. This confers immunity in 95% after both doses. There is no way to kill the viruses if you get these diseases.
Answered 5/11/2016
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