MMR and Chickenpox vaccinations: how are they given?Are they both one shot/one dose, or are there titers or booster shots involved?
Any help is appreciated.
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Answer by lak
Both are given in two doses, at least 4 or 12 weeks apart depending on the vaccine and the age of the person. With MMR, the second dose is given to catch the 5% of people who do not respond to the first dose. It is not a booster dose. If someone shows immunity to all 3 diseases through a blood test after vaccination, they would not need the second dose. Chickenpox vaccine was shown to be more effective after two doses (over 90%) than one (about 70-75%), and two doses were nearly 100% effective in preventing serious illness from chickenpox so the two doses are recommended now.
Answer by Mommy F
Just an FYI in case you are interested, the MMR shot will be available as separate doses in 2012.
Get the facts on the chickenpox vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash).
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