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hlthe2b

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6. There are two types of measles: current measles is rubeola (red measles); the other is rubella ("German measles" )

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Jul 9, 2025, 05:53 PM

Jul 9

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.

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Any of yall had the measles vaccination, even if you had measles as a kid? [View all] raccoon Jul 9 OP

If you had the shot as a kid, it could still be effective... FirstLight Jul 9 #1

My primary doc stated yes Sugarmaggie Jul 9 #2

Don't think I've ever had the vaccine, but I had the disease all right raccoon Jul 9 #3

Yes. MMR boosters are recommended for adults. yardwork Jul 9 #4

I recently got the shot. My ACA insurance covered it. For me, there was no reason not to get it. Intractable Jul 9 #5

There are two types of measles: current measles is rubeola (red measles); the other is rubella ("German measles" ) hlthe2b Jul 9 #6

TY for clarifying! SheltieLover Jul 9 #7

... hlthe2b Jul 9 #8

Just got the MMR Justice Jul 9 #9

I had to prove immunity for teaching a while ago. I had it as a kid but did the blood test. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 9 #10