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What is measles mumps and rubella vaccine?

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Childhood vaccine: The MMR is collection of live weakened germs that make up one of the standard vacccines of childhood.It is generally given first at 1yo and repeated at 4-5y. It helps a child develop protection against infecion by the measles, the mumps and the rubella (german measles) virus.

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A vaccine: This is a vaccine that helps protects against measles , mumps and german measles.

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