Measles

[flick]

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?

Comments

[redbird]

I think a person can be a bit immune (if you are exposed to the actual disease partway through a multi-jab course of vaccinations, your odds are likely better than if you've had no vaccinations at all), but that the full course is better if you're concerned about the disease in question. If it was me, I'd ask my GP whether they thought I needed more jabs, and if so, whether it should be the MMR now or just a measles vaccine. (I am assuming that you aren't planning to become pregnant; if you are, get the MMR, because a large part of the risk of rubella is prenatal exposure.)

[flick]

I had mumps, and I got my rubella booster at 11. Not that I'm planning on needing it!