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Can HCWs get the MMR and work?

April 26, 2017hcw MMR

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Can HCWs get the MMR and work?

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Yes. There is no report of transmission of live attenuated measles or mumps viruses from vaccinees to susceptible contacts. MMR vaccine is not shed. Women known to be pregnant should not receive MMR vaccine. Pregnancy should be avoided for four weeks following MMR vaccine. Close contact with a pregnant woman is NOT a contraindication to MMR vaccination of the contact. Breastfeeding is NOT a contraindication to vaccination of either the woman or the breastfeeding child. MMR is not recommended for those with evidence of severe immunosuppression. << Mumps information page Should children under 12 months be given MMR? No. Children under 12 months will have immunity from their mothers, if they are immune. At this time, IDPH is not recommending giving the first or second dose early. << Mumps information page Is an early second dose recommended for children? No. At this time, IDPH is not recommending giving the second dose early. This may change if we start seeing disease in this age group. <