MMR is the combined vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella. It contains live, weakened measles, mumps and rubella viruses. Measles, mumps and rubella are infectious diseases that are caused by three different viruses. They are spread when the viruses are passed from an infectious person to someone who is not immune to them. Rubella is also known as “German measles”. Two doses of the vaccine are usually recommended to be given early in life. This decision aid has been designed to help you decide whether to immunise your child with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.

This decision aid is for you if:

• You are a parent or caregiver of a child approaching their due date for MMR vaccination.
• You want more information about MMR vaccination.

Using this decision aid will help you:

• Learn about measles, mumps and rubella diseases.
• Learn about the possible benefits and possible harms of MMR vaccination.
• Clarify what is important to you in making a decision about MMR vaccination.
• Make a decision about whether to vaccinate your child.

Reference:
www.ncirs.edu.au/immunisation/education/mmr-decision/index.php