What Is the MMR Vaccine?
The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccination that protects against:
• Measles: A highly contagious viral disease that can lead to complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and hospitalisation.
• Mumps: A viral infection causing painful swelling of the salivary glands, fever, headache, and, in rare cases, complications affecting the brain or reproductive organs.
• Rubella (German Measles): A viral infection that is generally mild in children but can cause serious birth defects if contracted by pregnant women.
MMR vaccination is recommended for children, adults who have not previously been vaccinated, and travellers visiting countries with higher risk of outbreaks.