In the US, vaccination for measles first became available in 1963. Thereafter, in 1969, an improved version of the vaccination became available.

Then a combine vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella, better known as the MMR vaccine, became available from 1971. Then in 2005, a vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, also known as MMRV, became available.Measles vaccine contains live but weakened form of the measles virus that is cultivated in chicken embryos. It is recommended that children receive the measles vaccine when they are getting the MMR vaccine or the MMRV vaccine.

The vaccination for measles is usually given subcutaneously. Two doses of the vaccine are given. The first dose is given between 12 months and 15 months. The second dose of the vaccine can be given at any time after 4 weeks after the first dose. However, it has been seen that mostly children are given the second dose between the ages of 4 and 6 years, just before the start school.

The first dose of the measles vaccine has high efficacy as it provides immunity to nearly 95 percent to 98 percent of the children. The second dose is usually given as a precautionary measure to immunize those children who did not get the required immunity after the first dose. Once both the doses of the vaccine are given, 99 percent of the children become immune to measles.

When it comes to adults, even they should be given two doses of the measles vaccine. However, adults and young adolescents should first consult their doctor. It is quite possible that they received MMR vaccine as a part of their childhood immunization plan. However, adults who work in medical facilities, travel internationally or attend college or university should speak to their doctor about measles immunization.

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