Question

A healthy 2-year-old child is brought for routine care. Parents are unsure about previous immunisations after moving from another province. There are no records. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide, which statement regarding measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination is correct?

Accepted Answer

Two doses of measles-containing vaccine are recommended, typically at 12-15 months and 18 months or by school entry

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Only one dose of MMR is required after 12 months of age

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First dose of MMR is given at 6 months of age

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MMR should be delayed until 5 years of age

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MMR is contraindicated in all children with a family history of autism

Practice question

A healthy 2-year-old child is brought for routine care. Parents are unsure about previous immunisations after moving from another province. There are no records. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide, which statement regarding measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination is correct?