In rare cases, they can even lead to death. Before the release of the vaccine, these diseases were very common in the United States. Measles can lead to pneumonia , ear infections , and brain damage. Deafness and meningitis are both possible complications of mumps. Rubella can cause serious complications for pregnant women, including miscarriage or birth defects.
Before traveling internationally, children between 6 and 11 months old should receive at least the first dose. These children should still get two doses after reaching 12 months of age. Children 12 months or older should receive both doses before such travel. Anyone who is 12 months of age or older who has already received at least one dose of MMR but is considered to be at greater risk for getting mumps during an outbreak should receive one more mumps vaccine. It includes people who:.
If you have questions about whether you or your child should get the MMR vaccine, talk to your doctor. Several studies have examined the MMR-autism link based on the increase of autism cases since The Western Journal of Medicine reported in that the number of autism diagnoses has been rising since Instead, the researchers found that the growing number of autism cases was most likely due to changes in how doctors diagnose autism.
Since that article was published, multiple studies have found no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. And a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that even among children who have siblings with autism, there was no increased risk of autism linked with the MMR vaccine.
Like many medical treatments, the MMR vaccine can cause side effects. However, according to the CDC , most people who have the vaccine experience no side effects at all. Most side effects are mild and short lived. The chance of a severe reaction from MMR is very small, but the risks from not being vaccinated are very serious. Because the MMR vaccine combines 3 separate vaccines measles, mumps, rubella in 1 injection, each vaccine can cause reactions at different times after the injection.
Vaccines do not cause autism. The confusion came about because in a British doctor thought there was a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. It has since been found that the doctor had changed the patient data and the laboratory reports were incorrect. There are now many well-conducted studies that have addressed this issue, and some studies have more than one million children in them.
These studies strongly show no evidence of any connection between autism and the MMR vaccine, even among at-risk individuals. The MMR vaccine is very safe. Read more:. This section will be of most interest to clinicians eg, nurses, doctors, pharmacists and specialists. Looking for Where to get medical help A health professional or service Patient portals Newsletters View all. Measles : The infection can be serious, with 1 in 10 needing to go to hospital.
Complications include diarrhoea which can lead to dehydration , ear infections which can cause hearing loss , pneumonia which is the most common cause of death and encephalitis brain inflammation , which can cause brain damage. Read more about measles. Mumps : The symptoms of mumps are usually mild, such as swollen salivary glands at the side of your face , headache and fever, but it can cause serious complications such as deafness, swollen testicles or ovaries, and meningitis.
Read more about mumps. Rubella also called German measles : This is usually a mild infection that gets better within about 7—10 days, but it becomes a serious concern if a pregnant woman catches the infection during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
This is because the rubella virus can affect the development of the baby and cause severe health problems such as eye problems, deafness, heart abnormalities and brain damage.
Read more about rubella. Should older children who have missed one or both doses of the MMR vaccine still have the vaccine? Children who have had measles : These children still need to receive the MMR vaccine. Two doses of MMR vaccine are recommended to protect the child from mumps and rubella.
About a 6—10 days after the MMR injection, some children get a very mild form of measles. This includes a rash, high temperature, loss of appetite and a general feeling of being unwell for about 2 or 3 days.
Around 1—4 weeks after having the MMR injection, 1 in 50 children develop a mild form of mumps. This includes swelling of the glands in the cheek, neck or under the jaw. It lasts for a day or two. Around 12—14 days after the injection, the rubella vaccine may cause a brief rash and possibility a slightly raised temperature.
On rare occasions, a rash may also occur up to 6 weeks later. Rarely, at around 1—3 weeks, some adults experience painful, stiff or swollen joints, which can last for around 3 days.
Side effects What should I do? Mild rash May be from the measles or rubella part of the vaccine. Usually happens between 6 and 14 days after vaccination. It should get better after a few days. No treatment is required. The rash is not infectious. Contact your doctor if you are worried.
You should always seek advice from your GP or Health Visitor if you're worried. Sometimes your child may develop a fever. How to treat a fever in children. It's normal for your baby to be upset for up to 48 hours after having the injection. To help comfort your baby, you can:. If the injection site is flushed, put a clean cold cloth to the area for about 5 to 10 minutes — this may help to soothe your baby. MMR is made up of 3 different vaccines measles, mumps and rubella which can cause reactions at different times after the injection.
At around 2 to 3 weeks after the injection the mumps vaccine may cause mumps-like symptoms fever and swollen glands in some children. Most commonly around 12 to 14 days after the injection, the rubella vaccine may cause a brief rash and possibly a slightly raised temperature.
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