New Recommendations for Prevention of Measles, Mumps and Rubella

Revisions address evidence of immunity, immunizations for HIV-infected children, and postexposure prophylaxis in infants.

Sponsoring Organization: The CDC has published updated recommendations for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) adopted by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Target Population: Intended as baseline guidance for scheduling of vaccinations for these conditions and considerations for special populations.

Background: Vaccine programs for all three viral infections have been successful since their introduction in the 1960s and 1970s. But recent outbreaks of measles and mumps in the U.S. and rubella and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) abroad serve as reminders of the importance of maintaining high immunization rates. For example, in Japan, the number of rubella cases has doubled since 2012, with nearly 5500 ca…

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Deborah Lehman, MD

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Deborah Lehman, MD

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Nothing to disclose

New Recommendations for Prevention of Measles, Mumps and Rubella

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