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I am 66yrs old. i had measles when i was 4 or 5yrs old. am i immune ?

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

MMR: 97% of people vaccinated with the two dose primary MMR series are felt to have life-long immunity.

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Answered 2/27/2015

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A member asked:

I am 66yrs old. i had measles when i was 4 or 5yrs old. am i immune ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

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