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Immunizations - childhood vaccination programme - Management
Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine in adults
- MMR can be given to people of all ages and should be offered according to the individual's likely susceptibility to the diseases covered by it. This is dependent on the likelihood of immunity (dependent on age or history of previous episodes) or future exposure (e.g. occupation) to the diseases covered by the vaccine.
- People born between 1980 and 1990 should be recalled and offered vaccination where necessary.
- People born between 1970 and 1979 should be offered vaccination where feasible and necessary, particularly if they are at high risk of exposure.
- People born before 1970 should be offered vaccination on request if necessary (people in this age group are likely to have natural immunity).
- For the latest information on announcements about catch-up recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer, see www.immunisation.nhs.uk.
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