Persistence of antibodies induced by measles-mumps-rubella vaccine in children in India

Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2007 Oct;14(10):1370-1. doi: 10.1128/CVI.00246-07. Epub 2007 Aug 15.

Abstract

Antibody levels in 41 Indian girls were measured 6 years after measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination. Rates of seropositivity were 88% (measles antibodies), 95% (mumps antibodies), and 100% (rubella antibodies). The MMR vaccine induces long-term immunity in a majority of vaccinees; however, due to the observation of some seronegative vaccinees, the policy of administering a second dose of the MMR vaccine seems appropriate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antibodies, Viral / biosynthesis*
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunization Schedule
  • India
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine / immunology*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine