i am an adult and do not remember having taken a MMR vaccine. My mother remembers that I had mumps when I was 6 or 7 years old, but is not sure whether the vaccination was done. I have to travel to an African country where there is an outbreak of Measles. Would you recommend my getting this vaccination done? Are there any side effects? Is this done in 2 does? Is there a cooling period between the two doses and also after the two doses for starting the journey abroad?Apologies for the long question and thanks in anticipation.Rajiv
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should take the vaccine. There is no harm in taking the vaccine. Individual companies' vaccine has different guideline as to how to take the vaccine on two or three doses. Its effectiveness also varies from person to person. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist.