What is the full form of MMR?
The MMR full form is Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. It refers to the immunization or shot against measles, mumps, and rubella. This vaccination is provided via injection and contains a combination of three attenuated live viruses. It was invented by Maurice Hilleman in the 1960s. This immunization prevents the three diseases listed below.
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Measles
Additionally known as rubeola. This is a viral respiratory disease. This is an infectious disease.
Initial symptoms are
- Fever
- Dry cough
- Rash
- Runny nose
- Red or watery eyes
- Later, it may lead to pneumonia, brain damage, and even death.
Mumps
It is a virus-caused viral infection. It is contagious by saliva, nasal secretions, or close physical contact; the infected individual may transmit the virus to another person.
Rubella
It is also known as three-day measles and German measles. It is an infectious disease caused by the rubella virus.
Initial indications
- Rash
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes and so on.
Common Side Effects of the MMR Vaccine
At one year of age, children receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine. Children who are unable to establish immunity following the first dosage of the vaccine receive a second dose of the vaccine at the age of four or five. Several frequent side effects are listed below.
- Headache
- Mild rash
- Fever
- Sore arm from the vaccination
- Pain & stiffness in the joints
- Dizziness
- Nausea & vomiting and so on.
