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MMR

British  

abbreviation

  1. measles, mumps, and rubella: a combined vaccine given to young children

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In addition, Cassidy argued that the changes could turn two MMR shots into six individual injections — while requiring additional trips to the doctor’s office.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

“The MMR vaccine does not cause autism,” the group says on an online fact page, adding that the measles vaccine prevents thousands of deaths a year worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Shanghai-based, Neil Yan is a researcher of market trends for consumer and sensory specialists, MMR.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Scientists have said there is no scientific reason to split up the MMR vaccine and that doing so could result in missed shots.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Years of clinical evidence support the safety of a combined MMR vaccine.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

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