Question

Who should avoid the MMR vaccine?

Answer 1

You shouldn't have the MMR vaccine if you're pregnant or have had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, a previous MMR vaccine, or a medication called neomycins.

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have HIV, or any other immune system disorder
• Have cancer or are being given cancer drugs or X-rays
• Are taking steroids or other drugs that affect the immune system
• Have had a low platelet count
• Have had a blood transfusion or took blood products
• Have moderate or severe illness