Measles

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Anyone know anything much about vaccinations?

I didn't have the MMR. When I was about fifteen, I has a measles booster jab (there were worries about an outbreak in the area, so they just gave them to everyone). I came out in spots because (it was theorised) it was a booster for something I didn't have around to be boosted.

So, am I immune because I came out in spots and thus have had it, or am I not immune because all I've had was a booster, or because I only had one when you need to have two? I a bit immune? Can one be a bit immune? Anyone know?

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[pierre-fermat.livejournal.com]

It's a common mistake for people to think that they are "immune" to measles because they had it as a child. They CAN get it again, and IF it is mild they can pass it on to others without even realising that they have it again.