Childhood educators and carers born during or since 1966 are strongly recommended to have received 2 doses of measles-containing vaccine
Childhood educators and carers are strongly recommended to have received 2 doses of measles-containing vaccine given at least 4 weeks apart.
People who work in childhood education and care do not need to receive measles-containing vaccine if they have either:
- documented evidence of 2 doses of measles-containing vaccine with doses given at least 4 weeks apart and with both doses given ≥12 months of age, or
- serological evidence of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella
See Serological testing for immunity to measles, and Recommended vaccines for people at increased risk of certain occupationally acquired vaccine-preventable diseases in Vaccinations for people at occupational risk.
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Last updated:
8 June 2018
Last reviewed:
8 June 2018
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