Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR), and MMR-varicella (MMRV): The first dose is given at 12-15 months and a second dose should be given with the 18 month or preschool dose of DTaP-IPV (±Hib) (depending on the provincial/territorial policy), or at any intervening age that is practical but at least 4 weeks after the first if MMR, or 3 months after the first if MMRV. If MMRV is not used, MMR and varicella vaccines should be administered concurrently, at different sites, or separated by at least 4 weeks.
Parent Resources
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) Vaccine - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Vaccines: myths and facts - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Rubella (German Measles) in Pregnancy - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Measles - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Mumps - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Rubella - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Other Sources
Immunization information - Immunize Canada. https://www.immunize.ca/