Is measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (live) a live vaccine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Yes. It contains weakened measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is unsuitable for some pregnant or immunosuppressed people.

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measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (live) · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Yes. It contains weakened measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is unsuitable for some pregnant or immunosuppressed people.

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