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  • Immunisation is the best protection against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
  • The National Immunisation Program provides immunisations against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (commonly known as chickenpox).
  • Immunisation against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox can be provided with the MMRV combination vaccine.
  • Immunisation against measles, mumps and rubella can be provided with the MMR combination vaccine.
  • Immunisation against chickenpox can be provided with a chickenpox only vaccine.
  • Common immunisation side effects are usually mild and temporary (occurring in the first few days after vaccination) and do not require specific treatment.

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Reviewed on: 22-10-2018