Measles, mumps and rubella frequently cause serious illness and even death, or, in the case of rubella, serious complications if contracted during pregnancy.
Measles is a very contagious viral illness which causes people to be very ill during the illness and is associated with serious complications of brain inflammation and pneumonia. Death from complications at the time or brain degeneration over a number of years occurs in 1 in 10,000 cases.
MEASLES in 18 to 30Yr Olds:
It is thought that measles can be eradicated in Australia if 18 to 30 year olds all receive a booster MMR vaccine. This age group is at risk because most people under 18 are fully immunised and those over 30 were exposed to the natural disease. Current 18 to 30 year olds have not had full immunisation and are at risk.
The MMR booster also covers mumps and rubella. A booster MMR Vaccine is available FREE - ask your doctor or our staff for more information.
Measles is a very contagious viral illness which causes people to be very ill during the illness and is associated with serious complications of brain inflammation and pneumonia. Death from complications at the time or brain degeneration over a number of years occurs in 1 in 10,000 cases.
MEASLES in 18 to 30Yr Olds:
It is thought that measles can be eradicated in Australia if 18 to 30 year olds all receive a booster MMR vaccine. This age group is at risk because most people under 18 are fully immunised and those over 30 were exposed to the natural disease. Current 18 to 30 year olds have not had full immunisation and are at risk.
The MMR booster also covers mumps and rubella. A booster MMR Vaccine is available FREE - ask your doctor or our staff for more information.
The Vaccine:The MMR is a live vaccine.
The MMR vaccine is on the Australian Immunization Schedule for Children and is given at 12 months of age and a booster at 18 months. There is no evidence of any link between autism and inflammatory bowel disease and MMR vaccination. |
Recommended for:The MMR vaccine is on the Australian Immunisation Schedule for Children
All people aged 18 to 30 years as at 1st July 2001 are strongly advised to have a booster MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination. The vaccine is provided free by the government. The following people should NOT be vaccinated :
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Adverse Reactions:Reactions to the vaccine are uncommon, although one in ten people will develop discomfort at the site of the injection and may feel off-colour and 1% of people develop a slight rash or joint pains.
In rare circumstances, (1 in 1,000,000), mild, self-limiting encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) may develop. |
