MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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a combined vaccine to combat it other diseases
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a single vaccine, without the need for boosters
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a vaccine containing only live measles viruses
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a vaccine produced by genetic engineering techniques
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Detailed explanation-1: -Following widespread implementation of this recommendation and improvements in first-dose MMR vaccine coverage, reported measles cases declined even more. Measles was declared eliminated (absence of continuous disease transmission for greater than 12 months) from the United States in 2000.
Detailed explanation-2: -Routine measles vaccination for children, combined with mass immunization campaigns in countries with high case and death rates, are key public health strategies to reduce global measles deaths. The measles vaccine has been in use for nearly 60 years. It is safe, effective and inexpensive.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, this age is inappropriate for many countries in the developing world where the risks of measles and complications from measles are high in young preschool children. In those countries, the recommended age for routine vaccination against measles is generally 9 months.
Detailed explanation-4: -Measles can be prevented with MMR vaccine. The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. CDC recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.