MMR

abbreviation for

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

Example Sentences

As was typically the case, Trump offered no further specifics, but all 50 states mandate not only MMR vaccinations, but shots against polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and chicken pox for all schoolchildren.

From Los Angeles Times

More parents are choosing to delay childhood vaccinations, such as the MMR vaccine.

From Los Angeles Times

But by March, only 92% of under-sixes in England had had their first MMR jab and 83% their second - the target is 95%.

From BBC

Uptake of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella, has improved in many areas since a spate of outbreaks last year - but health experts say there is still ground to make up.

From BBC

Parents of any child aged over one can make an appointment for an MMR jab through their GP.

From BBC