Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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Vaccines

MMR II

Measles–mumps–rubella vaccine · Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)

Private market Live attenuated vaccine Contraindicated in pregnancy

Prevents

Dosing schedules

Starting from 9 months: 2 doses

For: Infants (0–1 year)

DoseAgeMinimum interval from previous dose
Dose 1 (MMR II) 9 months –
Dose 2 (MMR II) 12 months 28 days

Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.

Starting from 12 months: 2 doses

For: Young children (1–3 years)

DoseAgeMinimum interval from previous dose
Dose 1 (MMR II) 12 months –
Dose 2 (MMR II) 4 years 28 days

Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.

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Special precautions

Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month after vaccination.

Giving with other vaccines

  • Qdenga: should not be given on the same day; if given on different days, allow at least 28 days between them. The Qdenga dengue vaccine is a SPECIAL exception: it must NOT be given on the same day as any other live vaccine (such as MMR or chickenpox); the two must be at least 28 days apart.
  • Varivax: can be given on the same day; if given on different days, allow at least 28 days between them. MMR and chickenpox vaccines can be given at the same visit at two different sites. If they are not given on the same day, they must be at least 28 days apart.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Safe