Myths about the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine was also introduced. The three vaccines were combined in 1971 and called the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine (Immunization Action Coalition, “Measles: Questions and Answers”). One dose of the MMR vaccine has been proven to protect approximately 90-95% of children. In 1989, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decided to change the dose from one to two, thereby increasing the dose. percent of children protected at approximately 97% (National Immunization Information Network (NNii), “Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)”). The CDC reported that 95% of children receiving their first dose of the MMR vaccine between the ages of 12 months and 15 months become immune to measles, mumps, and rubella after that initial dose. Those who do not become immune after the first become immune after the second dose given between four and six years of age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Vaccines”). As a result of these changes, measles, mumps, and rubella have been nearly eliminated in the United States. However, to ensure that these diseases do not spread from countries that do not practice vaccination, it is important that we continue with our current program. Although MMR vaccination is the safest way to ensure there is no outbreak, vaccination has been a source of controversy over the years. At one time, the MMR vaccine was thought to be unsafe because not only did it overwhelm your immune system, but it also contained toxic additives and was thought to be linked to autism. Since then, the studies have been carried out... middle of article ...... or two lasted fourteen days and involved sixteen experts, five for the families and eleven for the government. In 2010, after eight years of legal proceedings in the U.S. Federal Vaccination Injury Compensation Court concluded that MMR vaccination did not cause autism in the six test cases considered by the court. The first and second theories were found to be implausible (Kirkland, 237-261). Studies conducted over the years as well as those of the Special Vaccine Injury Tribunal have all agreed that there is no evidence linking autism to MMR vaccination. Studies also show that 95% of children who receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine between 12 and 15 months develop immunity against all three viruses. A second dose is given between four and six years of age; this second dose gives immunity to almost everyone who did not respond to the first dose.

Essay / Myths about the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine was also introduced. The three vaccines were combined in 1971 and called the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine (Immunization Action Coalition, “Measles: Questions and Answers”). One dose of the MMR vaccine has been proven to protect approximately 90-95% of children. In 1989, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decided to change the dose from one to two, thereby increasing the dose. percent of children protected at approximately 97% (National Immunization Information Network (NNii), “Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)”). The CDC reported that 95% of children receiving their first dose of the MMR vaccine between the ages of 12 months and 15 months become immune to measles, mumps, and rubella after that initial dose. Those who do not become immune after the first become immune after the second dose given between four and six years of age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Vaccines”). As a result of these changes, measles, mumps, and rubella have been nearly eliminated in the United States. However, to ensure that these diseases do not spread from countries that do not practice vaccination, it is important that we continue with our current program. Although MMR vaccination is the safest way to ensure there is no outbreak, vaccination has been a source of controversy over the years. At one time, the MMR vaccine was thought to be unsafe because not only did it overwhelm your immune system, but it also contained toxic additives and was thought to be linked to autism. Since then, the studies have been carried out... middle of article ...... or two lasted fourteen days and involved sixteen experts, five for the families and eleven for the government. In 2010, after eight years of legal proceedings in the U.S. Federal Vaccination Injury Compensation Court concluded that MMR vaccination did not cause autism in the six test cases considered by the court. The first and second theories were found to be implausible (Kirkland, 237-261). Studies conducted over the years as well as those of the Special Vaccine Injury Tribunal have all agreed that there is no evidence linking autism to MMR vaccination. Studies also show that 95% of children who receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine between 12 and 15 months develop immunity against all three viruses. A second dose is given between four and six years of age; this second dose gives immunity to almost everyone who did not respond to the first dose.

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