The Reason That Two MMR Vaccines at Least a Month

question 4

Multiple Choice

The reason that two MMR vaccines at least a month apart are recommended is:

• A) The second dose of MMR "boosts" the immunity built from the first dose.
• B) Two vaccines 1 month apart is the standard dosing for all live virus vaccines.
• C) If the two MMR vaccine doses are given too close together there is a greater likelihood of severe localized reaction to the vaccine.
• D) Only 95% of patients are fully immunized for measles after the first vaccine, with 99% having immunity after two doses of MMR.

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