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A member asked:
If my son had his 1st dose of mmr in 2013, is he still protected from measles? he isn't due for 2nd dose til next yr. worried about measle outbreak.
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Yes: Typically the second dose is not due till age 4. If a larger outbreak occurrs it can be preponed, but there are no such guidelne changes. 1st dose must be given at 1 year of age or later.
Answered 2/22/2015
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