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Posted On : 09 Jul 2023

A child has received a dose of measles at 9 months and MMR at 18 months. Does he need an MMR booster?

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A

ANIL BHOI

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Definitely Yes

1 year ago

N

Nissi Paul

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Yes booster dose is needed

1 year ago

C

Caroline Storey

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yes, 3y4m to 5y

1 year ago

A

AmalAbdallahAl Dabbagh

1

Yes, should be given a booster shot by 4/5 years

1 year ago

D

Dr Mulazim H. Khara.

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yes, he should be given booster dose at 4/5 yrs age.

1 year ago

Answer 1

As per the recent recommendation of IAP{associations of Child Specialist doctors} MMR booster is to be given at 5 years of age. This will prevent breakthrough infection of Mumps.

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