Contents
Prevention Tips
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Vaccination (MMR)
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Stay away from school, college or work
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Wash your hands properly
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Always use a tissue paper
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Early diagnosis and treatment
- Avoid using others objects
Others
Two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended before a child enters school:
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The first between ages 12 and 15 months.
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The second between ages 4 and 6 years, or between 11 and 12 if not previously given.
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You do not need a vaccine if you
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Had two doses of the MMR vaccine after 12 months of age or one dose of the MMR vaccine plus a second dose of measles vaccine.
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Had one dose of MMR and you are not at high risk of measles or mumps exposure.
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Have blood tests that demonstrate you are immune to measles, mumps and rubella.
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Pregnant women or women who plan to get pregnant within the next four weeks.
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People who have had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin or the antibiotic neomycin.
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People with severely compromised immune system or people who take oral steroids, unless the benefits of the vaccine exceed the risks.
Who should get the MMR Vaccine?
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Is a non-pregnant woman of childbearing age.
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Attend college, trade school or post secondary school.
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Work in a hospital, medical facility, child care centre or school.
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Plan to travel overseas.
Watch Out
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Eye redness
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Trouble eating or drinking
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Abdominal pain
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In boys, pain and swelling of the testicles
When to See Doctor
Consult your doctor if you
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Severe headache and fever
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Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
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Stiff neck
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Persistent drowsiness
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Trouble breathing or is breathing faster than normal
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