The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella, combining the three individual vaccines into a single injection. After two doses, 97 percent of people are protected against measles, 88 percent against mumps, and at least 97 percent against rubella. The vaccine was developed by Maurice Hilleman and licensed for use in the United States by Merck in 1971, after stand-alone measles, mumps and rubella vaccines had already been licensed in 1963, 1967 and 1969 respectively. As of 2012, 575 million doses had been administered worldwide, and vaccination decreased measles deaths by 73 percent between 2000 and 2018. There is no evidence of an association between MMR immunization and autism spectrum disorders, and a related MMRV vaccine also covers chickenpox.
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The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella.
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It was licensed for use in the US by Merck in 1971.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was there a link between the MMR vaccine and autism?
No evidence of an association has been found.
No. The record states that there is no evidence of an association between MMR immunization and autism spectrum disorders.
How much protection does the MMR vaccine give?
After two doses, about 97 percent are protected against measles and rubella and 88 percent against mumps.
After two doses, 97 percent of people are protected against measles, 88 percent against mumps, and at least 97 percent against rubella. The vaccine was developed by Maurice Hilleman and licensed in the United States by Merck in 1971, and vaccination decreased measles deaths by 73 percent between 2000 and 2018.
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