Do I need an MMR Vaccine?

  • Infants and Children

    Children 0-6 months: Cannot receive the MMR vaccine.

    Children 6-11 months: may be eligible for 1 early dose of MMR if they are travelling outside of Canada. These children will still require 2 doses after their first birthday to be considered fully vaccinated.

    Children 12 months: Will receive 1 dose of MMR as part of Ontarios’s routine vaccination schedule

    Children 4-6 years: Will receive their 2nd dose of MMR as part of Ontario’s routine vaccination schedule.

  • Adults born IN or AFTER 1970

    Those born in 1970 to 1992 likely have had 1 dose MMR and will require 1 additional dose.

    If you are born after 1992 you should have received 2 doses of MMR. If so, you are considered up-to-date and immune.

    Please try and check your immunizations records before calling the office.

    If you cannot find any record of vaccination OR can only find documentation of 1 MMR vaccine, please contact the office to book an appointment. This vaccine is covered by OHIP.

  • Adults born BEFORE 1970

    Most adults in this age group are immune from previous infection.

    If you are unsure if you’ve ever had a measles infection, then it’s safest to get 1 booster dose. This vaccine is covered by OHIP.

Please call the office to book your vaccine appointment. During office hours you can leave a voice message and we will call you back within 48 business hours regarding this request. Please plan ahead if you are travelling outside of Canada and call us at least 4-6 weeks in advance of your departure date. We ask that you keep in mind that publically funded vaccines must be ordered from Toronto Public Health and delievered to our office. We appreciate your patience and understanding if we need to re-schedule your appointment due to vaccine delivery delays.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

Your questions answered…

  • What is the MMR vaccine?

    The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects us against 3 diseases in 1 vaccine: measles, mumps and rubella.

  • What is Measles?

    Measles is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus. A telltale sign of the disease is a rash taht starts on the face then gradually covers the rest of the body. 1 in 10 people who catch measles will develop a serious infection that can lead to pneumonia and ear infections. Less commonly, measles can result in brain inflammation that can lead to permanent brain damage.

  • Where can I get more information?

    Click here! for a more in-depth fact sheet

  • What are common side effects to the MMR vaccine?

    MMR is a live vaccine. It is safe and effective but but like all vaccines, it can cause side effects, which are usually mild and temporary, including soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site fever and a mild rash.