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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not a good idea to be flying with kids these days unless they have had the MMR (dose 1--around one year and dose 2 around 4 years).  I would not travel unless absolutely necessary for something like a family move. [/quote]
If traveling internationally, they recommend an additional dose at 6-12 mos. Both my kids had this. Wonder if they will now start recommending this for domestic travel...[/quote]

They recommend an early initial dose plus the regulars at 12-15 most and 4-6 years? Just trying to understand what you mean by "additional"?[/quote]

DP. I think the PP is referring to this recommendation:

[quote]The recommended age for the first dose of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 12 to 15 months of age.

[b]If you live in or plan to travel to a community experiencing an outbreak, or if you travel internationally, your baby may be vaccinated as early as 6 months of age.[/b] Check recommendations from the state or local health department and talk with your pediatrician if this applies to you. (See International travel tips for families with young children below.)

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[b]International travel tips for families with young children[/b]

Babies younger than age 6 months are too young to get the vaccinate but may have some protection from antibodies passed to them during pregnancy. (See "How Do Vaccines Work?") Consider delaying travel to locations with measles outbreaks to avoid risks of severe illness.

[b]Babies age 6 to 11 months old should receive their first MMR vaccine dose at least two weeks before traveling. They will still need the 2-dose series if they received a dose before age 12 months.[/b]

Babies 12 months and older should receive their first dose of MMR vaccine in addition to the other vaccines recommended at that age. Infants 12 months and older should receive a second dose of the MMR vaccine 28 days after the first dose.

Before traveling, check for health advisories on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Health Notices webpage. Depending on your travel destination and the activities you have planned, other vaccines may also be recommended.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Protecting-Your-Baby-from-a-Measles-Outbreak-FAQs.aspx[/quote][/quote]

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