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Mea Mum Rubella (MM

What is the MMR Vaccine? The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine containing live attenuated viruses of mumps, measles, and rubella. It is recommended for both children and adults. In Thailand, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society classies it as a mandatory vaccine for all children. of the Mumps, Measles, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine? What are the side effects Common side effects include fever (usually occurring within 6–12 days after vaccination), skin rash, allergic reactions, or joint inflammation.

What Are Measles, Mumps, and Rubella?

Viral Disease

Symptoms

Fever, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, and swelling of salivary glands (usually within 48 hours)

Mumps

Fever, cough, conjunctivitis, runny nose, and red rash that typically begins on the face and spreads downward (within 48 hours)

Measles

Fever, swollen lymph nodes, and rash that usually appears 1–5 days later. More common in children than adults

Rubella