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?

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[voidampersand]

Immunity is hit or miss. It depends on what you were exposed to, and whether your immune system was able to create an antibody for it. Usually it works incredibly well, but not always, and immunity can wear off.

NHS: When do you need the MMR vaccine?
Pink Book "Rubella" - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PDF)
Rubella-specific IgM detected by an antibody capture assay/ELISA technique

Getting a rubella immunity test seems like a very good idea. Besides, science!