Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

Passive immunisation with gamma globulin within seven days of exposure appears to be effective at preventing measles in non-immune people, with a risk reduction of 83% compared to no treatment Post-Exposure Gamma Globulin (Passive Immunisation) for Preventing Measles.
Administration of antibiotics to children with measles may reduce the incidence of complications such as pneumonia, otitis media and tonsillitis Antibiotics for Preventing Complications in Children with Measles.
Administration of antibiotics to children with measles may reduce the incidence of complications such as pneumonia, otitis media and tonsillitis .
There is no evidence from field RCTs on the effectiveness of the combined vaccine to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) in children, but the impact of mass immunisation on the elimination of the diseases has been demonstrated worldwide. Safety outcomes are inadequately reported in MMR vaccine studies Vaccines for Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Varicella in Children.

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