A 24-year-old woman born in 1998 is unsure of her measles vaccination status and is planning overseas travel in 4 weeks. She has no contraindications ...

Question

A 24-year-old woman born in 1998 is unsure of her measles vaccination status and is planning overseas travel in 4 weeks. She has no contraindications to vaccination. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Two doses of MMR at least 4 weeks apart before travel

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No vaccine needed as she was born after measles elimination

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One dose of MMR now is sufficient

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MMR is contraindicated in women of childbearing age

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Serology is mandatory before any vaccination

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Measles immunisation

A 24-year-old woman born in 1998 is unsure of her measles vaccination status and is planning overseas travel in 4 weeks. She has no contraindications to vaccination. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the most appropriate advice?