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MMR

British

abbreviation

measles, mumps, and rubella: a combined vaccine given to young children

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In short, the MMR vaccine in its current form provides lifelong immunity.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

“The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine,” Kennedy said in a post on X last April.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

For children 12 months and older, this means having two doses of the MMR vaccine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

While Dr. Ralph Abraham has shrugged off concerns, the CDC is missing an opportunity to implement a randomized controlled trial on MMR effectiveness and adverse events during this ongoing outbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

The vaccine will be combined with the existing MMR jab, given at 12 and 18 months of age, which already helps protect against measles, mumps and rubella.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

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