MMR age refers to the recommended ages for children to receive the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
According to the CDC, the recommended ages for the MMR vaccine are:
- First dose: 12 to 15 months of age.
- Second dose: 4 through 6 years of age.
Dose | Recommended Age |
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First Dose | 12-15 months |
Second Dose | 4-6 years |
Following this schedule helps ensure children develop immunity to these diseases at the appropriate times in their development and before entering school.