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How long after receiving adult dose(0.5 ml) mmr vaccine do antibodies form?
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Within 3 weeks: The process of antibody formation begins soon after the injection but reaches what will be protective levels in most by 3-4 weeks.
Answered 9/9/2013
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2-4 weeks: Generally about 2-4 weeks, with some variability between people. Most people should have evidence of MMR antibodies by one month after vaccination.
Answered 6/10/2014
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