MMR Vaccine while breastfeeding?

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I received my MMR vaccines while I was in school a long time ago but during my last pregnancy I think I saw that I would need another dose. (some people do) I asked a nurse at the office but she said I could not while breastfeeding, she wasn't sure but she said she just thinks it is safer not to.(it was her opinion but not based on a study or other facts)

I have looked online and it seems it should be ok. Does anyone know one way or the other? My kids are all up to date and I thought when A stopped breastfeeding I would get another shot to be sure. The only problem is that Measles seem to be popping up and I would prefer not to wean her. (although I will if that is what is needed) I can not trust my current doctor but I am looking for another.

[3timemom]

I am not sure. I think they can so a tiger to see if you need the booster, more than likely it wouldn't hurt. Id either call your dr and ask or maybe even the pedi would know.

[mtnmomma13]

Yes...you can usually get a titer drawn to see if you are still immune at this point. I've never heard about not getting shots while breastfeeding, but I'd encourage you to call: 1-800-822-2229 (http://health.utah.gov/prl/)

They deal exclusively with pregnancy/lactation and medication. I did a rotation there in grad school and they are VERY knowledgable.

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Thank you very much.

[cnj]

The only thing I know for sure is that you can't get it while pregnant. Hopefully mtnmomma13's info proves more informative!

[Deleted]

KellyMom.com may have info as well. Or maybe ask on the BF board here.

[tundragirl]

The doctors had me get mine right after delivery and no one said anything about there being issues with breastfeeding.

[cnj]

Feb 12, 2015 8:39:50 GMT -5 tundragirl said:

The doctors had me get mine right after delivery and no one said anything about there being issues with breastfeeding.

Good point. I got mine as I was leaving the hospital with DD. They didn't ask about BF'ing, but they knew I was. I can't believe that slipped my mind when I originally responded.

[pumpkinpeanut]

I'd like to know what you conclude. I need a chicken pox vaccine and have been holding off as am still BFing. I'm curious about whether I'm still immune to MMR too. I found out I'm not immune to chicken pox from my OB so I presume if I also needed another MMR shot they would've told me...

[blush]

I am making an appointment tomorrow to get the vaccination if I need it, as long as Motherisk also says it is ok. (I somehow forgot about them) From everything I have read there are small amounts that can get into breastmilk and I think there was one instance where some symptoms were seen in a baby but the baby was younger, at this point our toddlers have already received the vaccine themselves. (and she is nursing less than last year)

I called the number provided by PP and I was told it is ok. The woman was really nice and helpful. The nurse I had spoken to at my doctor's office wasn't sure and went with the cautious approach. I feel better talking to people who know more.

I am also insisting my husband and boys get tested to see if they need a booster. I am also convincing my parents and siblings to check.