Timing of MMR Immunization

Medium Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Immunizations

A nurse is providing education to a group of parents with children between the ages of 0 to 6 years about immunizations. One of the parents expresses concern regarding the timing of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. The nurse explains that this particular vaccine is critical in preventing serious diseases. Which of the following statements best describes when the MMR vaccine should be administered according to the current immunization schedule?

At 1 month of age and again at 5 years.

At 12 to 15 months of age and again at 4 to 6 years.

At 6 months of age and then at 9 months.

At birth and again at 2 years.

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