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FAQ: How do I advise parents asking about optimal timing of the measles vaccine?

  • Dose #1: The first dose of the MMR vaccine should be offered as routine at the 12-month WCE
  • Dose #2: The second dose should be offered as routine at the 4–6-year WCE but may be administered earlier based on parent/provider shared decision making.
    • A second dose of MMR needs to be at least 28 days from the first dose.
    • A second dose given at least 28 days from the first dose is valid and a third dose is not needed at 4-6 years of age.
    • The second dose may be either MMR or MMRV. If MMRV is utilized, it must be at least 3 months from the first dose of the varicella vaccine.
  • Dose #0: A dose of MMR should be offered between 6-11 months of age for international travel or travel to areas experiencing an outbreak. None of our states are considered “outbreak areas” currently.
    • When MMR is given prior to 12 months of age, it is not a valid dose. Doses #1 and #2 are still needed.
    • If a parent requests the vaccine be given at 6-11 months, and no high-risk travel is anticipated, they may receive the vaccine based on parent/provider shared decision making. 

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