Question: Who should get the Mumps, Measles & Rubella (MMR) vaccine?

Answer: Children usually get the MMR vaccine, a series of two shots, before they enter school. Adults born before 1957 are considered immune. Adults born after 1957 should get the vaccine, unless they have immunity from having had the diseases. In outbreak situations, a booster dose may be recommended. People traveling to endemic areas or areas where outbreaks have been reported may also need a booster dose.