Anyone know how long MMR vaccine lasts for

[LollyLollington]

I had the MMR vaccine when I was a teenager- now mid 30s. I've been around (but not in close contact) someone who got measles recently. Do I need another MMR or does it last forever? NHS website says 'Virtually everyone (more than 99%) will be protected against measles and rubella for more than 20 years after 2 doses of MMR.' Not overly worried and have no symptoms but just being cautious as I'm pregnant. Rang 111 but they just read me what was on the NHS website.

[MissConductUS]

Do you recall if you had the second immunization? If you did, you should be fine. MMR is not generally given during pregnancy as it's an attenuated virus vaccine. Measles is a highly contagious virus so you should probably ring your doctor as soon as you can if you're not fully vaccinated.

[LollyLollington]

Thanks for the reply @MissConductUS - I'm sure I did have the second immunisation so I think all will be ok! That 20 year thing on NHS site just worried me a bit but I think all should be ok . Useful to know I'd be unlikely to get another MMR in any case - thanks

[MissConductUS]

You're quite welcome and good luck with the baby. ☺

[SofiaAmes]

Please see your doctor/midwife if you are pregnant and have been exposed to measles even if you have had the MMR. What on earth was someone with measles doing exposing you?

[Theweasleytwins]

My booking bloods showeed that i had rubella antibodies- dont remeber the other ones
Might bw worth checkingyour notes until you can phone up

[eurochick]

You can't have the rubella vaccine during pregnancy.

[LollyLollington]

Just to clarify I haven't been exposed to measles, just been in the same large office as someone else who went off sick (in a week I was off work in any case) and it turns out to have been measles. I'm pretty sure I hadn't even been within a few metres of them for quite a while. So I'm thinking risk is extremely slim