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The MMR vaccine is used to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella.

Explain, as fully as you can, how the MMR vaccine protects children from these diseases.

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The MMR vaccine contains weakened versions of live measles, mumps and rubella viruses. the vaccine works by triggering the immune system to produce antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella.