Let's Talk Measles

[wicked22]

So as it spreads what are your concerns for your little one? 
A confirmed case appeared last week in town and one of the potential places mention in the new was the children's museum. I'm happy my LO is in a home daycare so less of a chance for him to get it but still freaks me out a little since we were at the zoo on the Sunday before it was reported. The zoo was not mentioned but thousands of people visit it everyday and you never know if someone unknowingly came in contact with it one day and is there the next.  

[tacocat]

My concern is that I'll kill the person who gave it to him.

But really, where do you live? I'd be concerned too with that information. I don't want LO going anywhere at this point. Makes me livid!! Thanks Jenny Mccarthy and dumb ass Kristin Cavallari and every other jackass celeb mom who thinks they're a scientist.

[wicked22]

I'm in Omaha NE, the case of measles was reported in Blair which is 30 mins from Omaha. A few of the places they visited like the children's museum and a Costco are in located in Omaha.

[tacocat]

Shit....that's no good. Someone could easily take that in any direction. That worries me more as you're in a Midwest state, I see it going north, south, east and west easily.

[briannea]

I'm as worried as I am about the flu. I'll just keep her away from crowds and hope for the best. We're in southern California but it's not like I planned to take her to Disneyland before she turns one anyway.

[pixie523]

Jan 26, 2015 11:26:33 GMT -5 tacocat said:

My concern is that I'll kill the person who gave it to him.

But really, where do you live? I'd be concerned too with that information. I don't want LO going anywhere at this point. Makes me livid!! Thanks Jenny Mccarthy and dumb ass Kristin Cavallari and every other jackass celeb mom who thinks they're a scientist.

This - exactly. I will cut a bitch if my kid gets measles. 

Other than having to commit crimes, my concern is very low. But we're in the midwest and it's winter. She doesn't get out much since I'm still on leave thankfully. 

[runnershan]

I''m in Northern CA and my LO doesn't get vaccinated until Friday afternoon so we are pretty much living in a bubble until then. I'm thinking about covering her in plastic for sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office.

I will also cut a bitch if my baby gets measles!! Such a stupid thing to have an outbreak of a disease when it's so easy to protect your child against it.

[jessa1228]

Jan 26, 2015 11:26:33 GMT -5 tacocat said:

My concern is that I'll kill the person who gave it to him.

But really, where do you live? I'd be concerned too with that information. I don't want LO going anywhere at this point. Makes me livid!! Thanks Jenny Mccarthy and dumb ass Kristin Cavallari and every other jackass celeb mom who thinks they're a scientist.

[ashleymm197]

Jan 26, 2015 12:44:30 GMT -5 jessa1228 said:

Jan 26, 2015 11:26:33 GMT -5 tacocat said:

My concern is that I'll kill the person who gave it to him.

But really, where do you live? I'd be concerned too with that information. I don't want LO going anywhere at this point. Makes me livid!! Thanks Jenny Mccarthy and dumb ass Kristin Cavallari and every other jackass celeb mom who thinks they're a scientist.

so much of this.

I have to say, the more I hear the number go up, the more nervous it makes me. I'm glad Henry is going to my mom's while DH and I are at work, but still. Eventually we do have to go out with him despite the weather.

this topic makes me very passionate, I need to stop myself before I have a huge rant. I hope all of our babies and loved ones stay measles free and healthy in general. 

[HutterFlutter]

+1 to killing, cutting, and/or choking any bitch that gives my baby measles.

I finally feel vindicated. I got so much grief the 2 months before LO's shots for not letting her out of the house hardly at all. Lots of eye rolls and me being "too over protective". Sorry if I'm extra cautious during cold/flu, pertussis and now apparently f*cking measles season.

[MsNicole06]

The out break makes me thankfull I was able to take 12 weeks off so LO was able to get her shots before going to daycare. I have worked with several ladies who could only take 6 weeks. Our daycare also requires vaccinations so that helps ease my fear.

[tacocat]

Measles vaccinations (MMR) are a 2 - part shot and the second is not given until they're 4-6 years old...babies are still easily infected regardless of 1 shot.

Eta: I mention this so there is no false sense of security when discussing this about newborns. While we can't always be 100% in fighting it, we should be diligent where we can.

[KMW08]

Jan 27, 2015 9:10:22 GMT -5 tacocat said:

Measles vaccinations (MMR) are a 2 - part shot and the second is not given until they're 4-6 years old...babies are still easily infected regardless of 1 shot.

Eta: I mention this so there is no false sense of security when discussing this about newborns. While we can't always be 100% in fighting it, we should be diligent where we can.

And the 1st MMR is typically given at age 1 - so all our babies are at risk for a long time. I'm pretty sure I read on the cdc info that it can and does get given to babies 6mo+ who are traveling internationally.

[heatherbee]

Jan 26, 2015 11:26:33 GMT -5 tacocat said:

My concern is that I'll kill the person who gave it to him.

But really, where do you live? I'd be concerned too with that information. I don't want LO going anywhere at this point. Makes me livid!! Thanks Jenny Mccarthy and dumb ass Kristin Cavallari and every other jackass celeb mom who thinks they're a scientist.

This! I don't know when showing your boobs to the world for a living made someone qualified to give medical advice!

[tacocat]

Jan 27, 2015 20:07:05 GMT -5 heatherbee said:

Jan 26, 2015 11:26:33 GMT -5 tacocat said:

My concern is that I'll kill the person who gave it to him.

But really, where do you live? I'd be concerned too with that information. I don't want LO going anywhere at this point. Makes me livid!! Thanks Jenny Mccarthy and dumb ass Kristin Cavallari and every other jackass celeb mom who thinks they're a scientist.

This! I don't know when showing your boobs to the world for a living made someone qualified to give medical advice!

Agreed...and Kristin Cavallari may be moving to Nashville with her jackass twit of a husband Jay crybaby Cutler. I'll have to find out where her unvaccinated kids go to school.

[pixie523]

Jan 27, 2015 22:24:55 GMT -5 tacocat said:

Jan 27, 2015 20:07:05 GMT -5 heatherbee said:

This! I don't know when showing your boobs to the world for a living made someone qualified to give medical advice!

Agreed...and Kristin Cavallari may be moving to Nashville with her jackass twit of a husband Jay crybaby Cutler. I'll have to find out where her unvaccinated kids go to school.

Does this mean jay cutler will leave the bears? I love watching him cry every Sunday.

[tacocat]

Jan 27, 2015 22:29:02 GMT -5 pixie523 said:

Jan 27, 2015 22:24:55 GMT -5 tacocat said:

Agreed...and Kristin Cavallari may be moving to Nashville with her jackass twit of a husband Jay crybaby Cutler. I'll have to find out where her unvaccinated kids go to school.

Does this mean jay cutler will leave the bears? I love watching him cry every Sunday.

That's the word on the street. When he played for Denver I used to see him out at the bar a lot. He wore khakis and a pager. He thought he was special but no one liked him. No one. He's a dick. And a crybaby at that. Can you tell I hate him? Hahaha