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Is A Second Dose Of MMR Vaccination Safe?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Jun 2017
Question: Is it harmful to take vaccine twice? I took MMR vaccine three years ago and the univeristy wants me to take it agian because i dont have records. I did a blood test and it didnt show that I am immune.
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Immunization

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.

It is perfectly safe to take an immunization a second time. the university is correct in asking you, and you truly do not have to worry. There are no adverse effects of any kind when taking the immunization another time.
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Is A Second Dose Of MMR Vaccination Safe?

Brief Answer: Immunization Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. It is perfectly safe to take an immunization a second time. the university is correct in asking you, and you truly do not have to worry. There are no adverse effects of any kind when taking the immunization another time.