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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAny of yall had the measles vaccination, even if you had measles as a kid?
Im wondering if I should have it

FirstLight
(15,516 posts)I had to run a 'titration' test when I was working for after-school care because I wasn't gonna get poked oif I still had some of the antibodies...truns out I'm covered for all of them still, thank gawd.
Sugarmaggie
(149 posts)I told doc that I wasnt sure if I had the vaccine as kid. He recommended that I get one either way.
raccoon
(31,952 posts)I sure dont want to get it again
yardwork
(67,260 posts)I've had at least one.
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccines/index.html
Intractable
(1,159 posts)hlthe2b
(110,700 posts)If you do not have good records that make it clear you had "regular" measles infection as a child (rubeola, i.e., "red" measles) then you have two options:
1. have a titer drawn to see what your antibody level is.
2. Get the MMR regardless (not harmful to do so).
If you really had rubeola (regular measles circulating now), then your immunity should be lifelong. But, if in doubt, go to #1 or #2.
SheltieLover
(71,864 posts)

'Happy to do so!
Justice
(7,205 posts)Made an appointment, went to CVS. Quick, easy.
Just had first grandchild, and original vaccination was pre 1965 so wanted to be sure.
Cuthbert Allgood
(5,304 posts)Said I wasn't immune and had the vaccine.
I'm 58 if that helps (probably 50-ish when this happened). Might be worth just getting the shot if it isn't a monetary problem.