Not immune to mmr

green34 · Jul 6, 2013

I was in your case. I had the mmr 4 times prior throughout my life (once as an infant, once in kindergarten, once in high school, and again before I went to Spain) and I still came up negative. So they gave me the mmr again and they drew a titer one week later and it came back positive. I was only not immune to one of them though and I forget which. All the others came back at the appropriate level.

twigszoo · Jul 8, 2013

Does anybody know anything about the two series Hep B shot instead of the three series? The two series is the one I was given as a kid, but the health form has a box for all three vaccination dates.

StayHumble11 · Jul 8, 2013

I made a thread just like this a few weeks ago and it got closed down by an admin before any replies because he/she said we can't give medical advice.

I'm glad this one didn't get closed too.

stephanie. · Jul 13, 2013

If your titer came back not high enough then just go get the shot and get proof that you had the shot. You shouldn't have to have the titer again if you provide proof you got vaccinated after the first titer.

I came back equivocal for rubella on my titers and had to get a booster shot- and now have to have titers drawn again to show immunity. It's a $100. Ridiculous. They require proof of immunity at my school.

bunnehfeet, BSN · Sep 11, 2015

Just to keep this thread alive - because it's something all nursing students will need to deal with: In brief, I got my PCT credentials 5 years ago and required titers to do clinicals. I was immune to everything, all my titers were positive. I'm in nursing school now and again need to show proof of immunity for clinicals. I was immune to everything, except rubeola (measles). I got a booster with first negative titer. Had to wait 4 weeks and get another titer to show immunity. Second titer was also negative. Had to get another booster. Was told that I need proof of 4 shots or titer showing immunity to participate. I'm older, my state has no record of shots given over 40 years ago, I have proof of immunity to rubella and mumps - so obviously I was vaccinated at some point (I actually had a booster at age 12 because I had a mild case of measles then). I now will have had 5 doses, and potentially I won't show immunity after this last dose (have to wait 4 weeks for titers). I do have some auto immune issues, I suspect this is related but my primary care doctor won't speculate. Humana doesn't cover my titers because they "aren't medically necessary" so every time I get one its $120. I'm really frustrated at this point. Just, putting this here because apparently its very common as an adult to need a booster for MMR.

s2bLuluRN · Sep 11, 2015

Bunnehfeet, I have seen your situation before. When I worked for a walk-in clinic there were two different ladies who came in for one of the MMR shots 4-5 times because their titer would not show immunity. With the patients permission, the doctor called the school to let them know what was going on. The school faxed over a paper that the doctor had to complete saying the patient has recieved the dose several times and still did not show immunity. The school accepted the letter and they were able to start school. Maybe asking your school and doctor if something like this could be done.

aibrahim1993 · Sep 11, 2015

Dont worry! I was in the same situation, and it happens to many people! you will have to get the series which consists of 3 shots and then you will have to get another blood test and then should be fine. You should still be able to start school and attend clinical with no problem. At least thats what i did. Good luck!