MMR vaccination

[linzzee 0]

Hi, I have been to get my vaccination history from my doctors for my fiancee visa today and I had my tetanus while I was there. The nurse told me that I will probably need the MMR as I only had rubella and measles when I was younger and not mumps but that I had to wait a month for the first jab and then had to wait a further 3 months for the second one. I can't wait that long - it's been long enough!!

Does anyone know if this is true as I have read different things on this forum?

[Dr_LHA 3]

I had to have the MMR vaccine, but my doc just gave me a shot, there was no mention of having to come back in 3 months and having another.

[*JG* 2]

Andre got the MMR last May and he just got it in a one time shot. Are you sure it was the MMR she was talking about? Almost sounds to me like you are describing the time frame for the different Hepatitis shots.

[Magnolia31 0]

I had to have the MMR shot too since I have never had mumps. I was told that when I go for the medical exam for AOS, I will need to get another MMR shot. I believe you need 3 shots in order to be fully immune against MMR.

Hi, I have been to get my vaccination history from my doctors for my fiancee visa today and I had my tetanus while I was there. The nurse told me that I will probably need the MMR as I only had rubella and measles when I was younger and not mumps but that I had to wait a month for the first jab and then had to wait a further 3 months for the second one. I can't wait that long - it's been long enough!!

Does anyone know if this is true as I have read different things on this forum?

[ChasUK 0]

Hi, I have been to get my vaccination history from my doctors for my fiancee visa today and I had my tetanus while I was there. The nurse told me that I will probably need the MMR as I only had rubella and measles when I was younger and not mumps but that I had to wait a month for the first jab and then had to wait a further 3 months for the second one. I can't wait that long - it's been long enough!!

Does anyone know if this is true as I have read different things on this forum?

I had my vaccines last tuesday for my medical last friday.

I had 2 shots. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio was one in one shoulder.

MMR was the other shot in the other shoulder. Both vaccines are for life. It took 5 minutes.

Sounds like the nurse doesn't know what she's talking about.

Edited April 24, 2007 by Gone

[Uzume 0]

I had to have the MMR shot too since I have never had mumps. I was told that when I go for the medical exam for AOS, I will need to get another MMR shot. I believe you need 3 shots in order to be fully immune against MMR.

Hi, I have been to get my vaccination history from my doctors for my fiancee visa today and I had my tetanus while I was there. The nurse told me that I will probably need the MMR as I only had rubella and measles when I was younger and not mumps but that I had to wait a month for the first jab and then had to wait a further 3 months for the second one. I can't wait that long - it's been long enough!!

Does anyone know if this is true as I have read different things on this forum?

Yes, MMR is one shot, and Jomo's Girl was correct - as far as I know, its Hepatitis which is 3 shots, my nursing friend needed them.

JD

Edited April 24, 2007 by Uzume

[Mags 112]

Maybe the nurse is getting confused with children. They have 2 MMR shots. They also have a "booster" at pre-school age.

[arwensun1965 0]

I had just the one shot at the medical in 2005 it was £60 and it was the MMR, only the one shot needed thank goodness.

[JamalNTam 1]

Hi, I have been to get my vaccination history from my doctors for my fiancee visa today and I had my tetanus while I was there. The nurse told me that I will probably need the MMR as I only had rubella and measles when I was younger and not mumps but that I had to wait a month for the first jab and then had to wait a further 3 months for the second one. I can't wait that long - it's been long enough!!

Does anyone know if this is true as I have read different things on this forum?

I got told the same thing! Apparently in 94 (when i got a boost for rubella and measles) they didnt give a boost for mumps. I'm not sure, but I havent got time now before I leave to get that shot! I'll have to deal with it in the states!

[flutter95 4]

Itoo was one of those who needed it again.

Perhaps she was like mags said confused, or confused with hep b?

[jlivings99 0]

MMR can be 1 or 2 shots but I think they only recommend 2 shots if you are at high risk for exposure ... such as working in health care

Necessary vaccinnations are based on Center for Diseaese Control recommendations:

http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/adult-schedule-11x17-bw.pdf

[homesick_american 1]

Hubby had the MMR since he never got a rubella vaccine; they didn't say anything about repeating the vaccine.

[broma25 2]

my MMR was a one shot too.

[britty 1]

i had to have everything going and it was all done together in five minutes. I've never heard of waiting 3 months between jabs and certainly that is not mentioned in any of the medical info sheets you are given. I think the person you spoke to is either new or doesnt have a clue. Incidentally I am needle phobic and thought I would pass out when the needles came out. The nurse I had was simply the most wonderful human being in the world. She completely got my attention off what was happening by talking about music and tv, and I honestly didnt feel either of the needles. I was waiting for pain and it never came, and it has really helped my phobia. When Im in London next Im gonna pop back as I have her name and give her flowers or something.

[Bill and Hayley 0]

I had to have 2 MMR jabs but only had to wait 28 days in between.