How many times should the measles vaccine be administered in a lifetime?
Disease description:
My son will turn 8 months old next week. The doctor just called to schedule his measles vaccination for when he turns 8 months. I understand this vaccine prevents infectious diseases—could you please tell me how many doses of the measles vaccine are required over a lifetime?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Zhiyang
The measles vaccine is typically administered twice in a lifetime. The first dose is given around 8 months after birth, and the second dose is administered upon reaching 7 years of age. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection for which no effective treatment currently exists; therefore, vaccination remains the primary preventive measure. After vaccination, children develop effective antibodies that provide robust protection against measles virus infection.
