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Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine

2 doses currently recommended: the first at age 12-15 months and the second at age 4-6 years.

Receipt of MMR. vaccine is not associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disease (Jain, A et al).

If MMR vaccine is given prior to TB skin test the latter should be delayed for at least 28 days because live measles vaccine can reduce skin reactivity because of mild immune system suppression.

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