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MMR vaccination

Most children get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of the childhood vaccination schedule in Ireland.

Catch-up vaccination is available for children age 5 years and older, healthcare workers, people born in Ireland on or after 1 January 1978, and people born outside of Ireland and at risk of measles infection.