measles vaccine

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A measles vaccine is a preparation that stimulates immunity against measles, a highly contagious viral disease.

The most common form combines protection against measles, mumps, and rubella in the MMR vaccine, typically given in childhood.

The clinic ran out of measles vaccine during the outbreak.

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