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What is MMR age?

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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
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.

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