MMR vaccine
MMR Vaccine
The MMR vaccine (pronounced: /ˈɛmˈɛmˈɑːr vaksin/) is a vaccine that protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella.
Etymology
The term "MMR" is an acronym derived from the first letters of the diseases the vaccine protects against: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
Definition
The MMR vaccine is a mixture of live attenuated viruses, administered via injection for immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. It is generally administered to children around the age of one year, with a second dose before starting school (i.e. age 4/5).
Usage
The MMR vaccine is used worldwide and is recognized by health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an effective measure in preventing outbreaks of these diseases.
Related Terms
- Measles: A highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, cough, and a rash covering the entire body.
- Mumps: An acute viral disease characterized by fever and swelling of the salivary glands.
- Rubella: A contagious viral disease, mild in children but can cause fetal death or congenital defects in pregnant women.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Immunization: The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
- World Health Organization (WHO): A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The national public health agency of the United States.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MMR vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - MMR vaccine
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