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What adverse reactions can occur with the
measles vaccination?
Adverse reactions to measles vaccination (as part of the MMR) include fever (5%-15%), rash (5%), joint aches (5%), and low platelet count (thrombocytopenia;
one instance per 30,000 doses). In adult women, up to 25% will suffer joint pain that is due to the rubella component of the vaccine. The fever usually occurs
seven to 12 days after the vaccination, and the rash occurs seven to 10 days after vaccination.