MMR vaccine may protect against Covid-19, study claims

The MMR vaccine may protect some people against severe Covid-19, a study has claimed. Scientists from the University of Georgia say the jab, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella, may also prevent people from catching the coronavirus. They found a 29 per cent lower chance of severe Covid-19 among those who had the MMR jab … Read more

Why experts think MMR jab may save adults from Covid: Childhood vaccine at heart of dramatic trial

Think of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab and one image might spring to mind — a mother cradling an infant as a nurse injects the potentially life-saving vaccine into their arm. It could soon be the mother receiving the vaccine too — to protect against Covid-19. Some evidence suggests the triple jab, given … Read more

Coronavirus: MMR jab could help protect against symptoms

The MMR jab used against measles, mumps and rubella could help protect against COVID-19 by boosting the immune system, lowering the risk of deadly symptoms. According to US experts, booster vaccinations should be given to vulnerable individuals — including hospital and care home workers — first, then the public. Research has indicated that it stops … Read more

MMR jab used to prevent measles, mumps and rubella could help protect against COVID-19

The MMR jab used against measles, mumps and rubella could help protect against COVID-19 by boosting the immune system, lowering the risk of deadly symptoms. According to US experts, booster vaccinations should be given to vulnerable individuals — including hospital and care home workers — first, then the public. Research has indicated that it stops … Read more

Scientists are testing MMR vaccines to prevent sepsis that kills many COVID-19 sufferers 

Could a measles shot reduce deadly inflammation in coronavirus patients? Scientists are testing MMR vaccines to prevent sepsis that kills many COVID-19 sufferers MMR and tuberculosis vaccines generate anti-inflammatory immune responses COVID-19 patients immune systems often overreact to the virus that causes the disease, triggering out-of-control inflammation and sepsis  Mice given sepsis and an MMR … Read more

Parents cannot stop children in state care having MMR vaccinations, judges rule 

Parents cannot stop children in state care having MMR vaccinations, judges rule Children in state care will now be given the MMR vaccine against parents wishes  The MMR vaccine became controversial when a now discredited paper written by Dr Andrew Wakefield claimed there was a link with autism  The paper was published in noted medical … Read more

Could the MMR vaccine help protect against coronavirus complications?

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine could protect people from severe COVID-19, according to scientists.  Researchers at the University of Cambridge said the jab could protect people because the rubella virus has a similar structure to SARS-CoV-2. They pointed out that middle-aged and older people are less likely to have had the jabs, which … Read more

MMR vaccine is ‘safe and does not cause autism’, study finds

A vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella is safe and effective, according to a review looking at dozens of earlier studies involving millions of children.  The review, completed by British policy institute Cochrane, involved examining 138 different studies into the vaccine and its side effects including whether there was any evidence it caused autism.  The … Read more