Measles is highly contagious and can be serious. It's given as the combined MMR vaccine, and outbreaks worldwide make it important for travellers to be up to date.
If you haven't had two documented MMR doses — especially before travel, as measles outbreaks occur worldwide, including in Europe.
Two doses of MMR, at least a month apart, give the best protection.
No further booster is needed after two doses.
A single combined MMR injection (covering measles, mumps and rubella).
Two doses give long-term, often lifelong, protection.
Usually mild — a sore arm, or a mild fever or rash about a week later.
MMR is a live vaccine, so it isn't given in pregnancy or with significantly weakened immunity.
Measles can cause pneumonia, brain inflammation and, rarely, death. It's highly contagious — two MMR doses are the best protection.
Everything you need to know about the measles vaccination (mmr).
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