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How do I know if I had measles vaccine?
Your GP surgery should be able to check whether you’ve had both doses of the MMR vaccine. You may also be able to access your vaccination record online through GP online services. Read about how to access your health records.
How long does childhood measles vaccine last?
MMR vaccine is very effective at protecting people against measles, mumps, and rubella, and preventing the complications caused by these diseases. People who receive MMR vaccination according to the U.S. vaccination schedule are usually considered protected for life against measles and rubella.
How old are you when you get a measles vaccine?
Schedule for MMR vaccine if you’re not traveling
| First Dose | Second Dose | |
|---|---|---|
| Children* | Age 12-15 months | Age 4-6 years |
| Teenagers and adults with no evidence of immunity** | As soon as possible | N/A |
How do you test for measles immunity?
The MMR Titer is a blood test that checks if you are immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella. It measures your antibody levels to get a sense for whether your immune system has the capability to respond to an infection with one of these diseases.
Can you get measles if you are vaccinated?
Could I still get measles if I am fully vaccinated? Very few people—about three out of 100—who get two doses of measles vaccine will still get measles if exposed to the virus. Experts aren’t sure why. It could be that their immune systems didn’t respond as well as they should have to the vaccine.
Where does the measles rash start?
It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet. Small raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots. The spots may become joined together as they spread from the head to the rest of the body.
How do I know if I had measles as a child?
Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. Measles rash appears 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms.
How do I read my measles antibody results?
0.8 AI or less: Negative – No significant level of detectable measles (rubeola) IgG antibody. 0.9-1.0 AI: Equivocal – Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 1.1 AI or greater: Positive – IgG antibody to measles (rubeola) detected, which may indicate a current or past exposure/immunization to measles (rubeola).