MMR

MMR is a term that refers to mumps, measles, and rubella. Mumps is a contagious infection caused by the mumps virus. The disease spreads through coughing and sneezing. A common sign of mumps is swelling of the salivary gland near the ear, which can make your cheek look swollen. An infection also often happens without noticeable symptoms. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and is caused by the measles virus. The measles virus spreads through tiny droplets that infected people breathe out, sneeze, or cough. A person with measles is contagious as soon as the first symptoms appear. Since 1976, children can be vaccinated against measles through the National Immunisation Programme. Rubella is an infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. This virus only affects humans and spreads through droplets in the air, such as those released when someone coughs or sneezes. A person with rubella can be contagious for up to a week before the first symptoms show. When pregnant women get infected, it can lead to serious birth defects in the baby or even a miscarriage.

Where do mumps, measles, and rubella occur?

Mumps, measles, and rubella occur worldwide. Many people have already been vaccinated through the National Immunisation Programme with the MMR vaccine, but sometimes outbreaks still happen, even in the Netherlands.

What are the symptoms?

Mumps

Measles

Rubella

Fever

Muscle pain

Headache

Common cold

1 or 2 swollen cheek(s) (inflamed salivary glands)

Pain when opening the mouth

Earache

Fever
Cough
Runny nose
Eye infection
Red spots on the skin
Middle ear infection
Diarrhoea

Fever
Tiredness
Runny nose
Mild eye infection
Red rash (mainly behind the ears, on the face, and neck)

How can I prevent mumps, measles, and rubella?

You can prevent mumps, measles, and/or rubella by getting vaccinated. Most people are vaccinated through the National Immunisation Programme, which provides vaccinations for children at 14 months and again at 3 years old. A vaccination against MMR cannot completely prevent you from getting infected, but it does reduce the chances of becoming very ill. The vaccination is a 3-in-1-vaccin. If you have not been vaccinated before and have not had the diseases, it is advisable to get vaccinated now.

Can I get vaccinated against MMR at KLM Health Services?

Yes, this is possible if your employer is a customer of ours. Then you are welcome to come in for vaccinations that will ensure you can carry out your work safely and healthily. Would you like to use our services, but your employer is not one of our customers? Then your employer can contact us for a no-obligation introductory meeting.