Vaccination Help

[newmomma8]

Ok, so I'm on board to give T her vaccinations.  But I have so many people asking me if the MMR is necessary or if I felt it could wait a couple more months.  I'm not sure their reasoning, but I wanted to ask ya'll.

Does anyone have any good information on the MMR vaccine and doing it at her 1 year appt vs later?

Is there any information out there to discredit the doctors putting several vaccines in one shot? Our pedi will put 2 different shots together so T only has to get 2 shots instead of 3 separate ones.

I feel completely helpless in this situation, I've tried to find answers, and I want some credible resources to be able to back up my decision and actually feel like I'm informed in the decision too.

[lincbeesmom]

Are you serious? GET THE DAMN MMR.

[harperandco]

I would get her vaccinated as soon as possible in light of the recent outbreak. The only information I could find that didn't come from an anti-vax website on splitting the vaccines is below. Personally, I'm getting my daughter's MMR a week earlier because I'm paranoid and a measles case was recently reported in my city.  I also recently discovered that the anti-vax cult is quite large in my community and will be vaccinating on schedule or earlier when allowed.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/combo-vaccines/mmrv/vacopt-faqs-hcp.htm

Edited to make more sense.

[human1]

There's a quickly spreading measles outbreak in CA. But really, it can happen anywhere that there are communities where not vaccinating or delaying vaccinations is popular.
So for me, that seems like a pretty good reason to vaccinate as soon as her doctor says it's safe to. I'd rather them not get a disease which is preventable and potentially deadly.

[Deleted]

The MMR is necessary. Get it.

The measles outbreak is a direct result of people NOT getting their kids the MMR shot. And now that there is an outbreak, your unvaccinated child is at risk until she gets her shot.

[bennieangel]

We will likely be getting the MMR before 12 months due to travel & then again after 12 months because of how it's structured in regards to the booster. I would get T the MMR at 12 months if I were you, I don't want to mess with this spreading / scary disease.

[nattybumppo]

Who are you hanging out with that in light of recent events thinks it is a good idea to wait on the MMR??

Those who are are at this moment still trying to grasp at straws for reasons to delay or not give??? JFC.

PS -- when I read the thread title, I thought it was "Vacation Help" and I was MUCH more excited to chime in on that...

[babycaps]

Not only should your baby get the MMR, I'm still questioning why all babies aren't getting it early in light of the MMR outbreak.

Also, As for combination vaccines, several vaccines come combined already. MMR being one of them. Measles, Mumps, Rubella all in one. DTaP and TDap are combination vaccines. There are several other vaccines that are combination vaccines.

As for mixing two different vaccines in the same syringe for a "two for one" deal at the pediatrician off, FOR EXAMPLE MMR and DTaP in ONE shot: I DON'T think it's recommended that medications be mixed like that and delivered together.

Get the immunizations done. Get them all done on schedule.

[linzerd]

I agree w/PP that especially in light of the Measles outbreak right now, just get the damn shot and stop questioning it.

"Does anyone have any good information on the MMR vaccine"

Good information=MEASLES OUTBREAK, SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE PEOPLE DID NOT VACCINATE THEIR KIDS.

Seems pretty obvious to me.

[twaffle]

How anyone is doubting doing the MMR vaccine in light of the recent outbreak is beyond me. So many people use the "in third world countries people get it all the time and it's NBD" and they are wrong. In third world countries like mine we know and we've seen death from outbreaks of this vaccines, that is why the vaccine rate is much higher there than in the US.

We are getting the shot next week as we are planning to travel to the US in spring, and I'm not taking ANY chances!

[disneyaddict1]

Um WTF? Really? Have you lost your damn mind?





I'm with babycaps on this one. I wish I could get the shot early. I'm in AZ and we are feeling the affects of the outbreak from CA. Over 200 kids were exposed in just one urgent care, ONE.

What sort of good information are you looking for? It doesn't cause Autism, it protects your LO from getting this horrible illness that in our babies can cause deafness, lifelong brain damage and pneumonia.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/measles/fs-parents.html

[hedgehog]

I'm getting DS the MMR (and all other recommended vaccinations, per CDC schedule) at his 1 yr well baby visit.

If the measles outbreak spreads to my state, or this half of the country, I'll expedite it and get DS vaccinated immediately (seriously, next day, taking off work and going to the health department - I'm not messing around with my kids health). I'll happily pay the $100 out of pocket if insurance won't cover it because of age.

In Europe, the MMR is recommended and routine starting at 6 months, and even in the US, it's recommended before a year if traveling overseas or to other affected regions. That's enough for me to feel comfortable giving the vaccine to my kid before he turns one.

[babycaps]

Feb 3, 2015 15:18:03 GMT -5 twaffle said:

How anyone is doubting doing the MMR vaccine in light of the recent outbreak is beyond me. So many people use the "in third world countries people get it all the time and it's NBD" and they are wrong. In third world countries like mine we know and we've seen death from outbreaks of this vaccines, that is why the vaccine rate is much higher there than in the US.

We are getting the shot next week as we are planning to travel to the US in spring, and I'm not taking ANY chances!

EXACTLY!!!
Like I said earlier this week:  Why is that that my kid had to get the MMR shot at 8.5mo to travel to Brazil (MMR rate of 99%) but has to WAIT until 12mo while living in a country where the rate is only 91% AND there is an outbreak?

Good information: PROTECTION! 

Not getting the MMR is like having unprotected sex and then being surprised when the POAS turns out positive.

[kaitkat]

Get the vaccine! We would have done it early if the outbreak was still going where we live! I just got an update and my lo will 100% get it. A small shot for her to not get a bad ilness is a pretty small price to pay in my opinion but I'm pro vaccine I have a cronic illness so don't want to die

[newmomma8]

Ok, I guess I wasn't clear, or my wording didn't come out like I wanted.

I am getting her vaccinated, I do trust her pedi to tell me when and what we should do. She just went to the pedi last week for ear infections, and they said to call and schedule her 12 month appt since they have a waiting list. I got her the first available appt to get her MMR, and all the other vaccinations that she should get at 12 months.

I honestly NEVER meant I wasn't going to vaccinate her or wait. I just wanted some research to present to the idiots that I've come in contact with when they ask why I have to do the MMR at 12 months and can't wait. I have never questioned her pedi and trust that she is doing what is right for T.

I seriously thought my OP was asking for credible back up to present to the people aggravating me on why I DO want to get her vaccinated. I never, never, never meant any of the OP to sound like I wasn't going to vaccinate her. She will get her vaccinations 2 days after her 1 yr birthday only that late because they are booked solid until then.

[newmomma8]

Just for the record, I have never considered NOT vaccinating her. It was never an option in my mind, she will get all of her vaccinations and I go to the extreme and want others who don't vaccinate to keep their kids in their own damn houses.

I just have close people to me having "know it alls" telling them that it can wait. I don't agree, I just wanted some hard evidence to send to them and be able to shut them up.

[newmomma8]

@highpeak, thank you. When I checked back and saw the amount of negative reactions, I realized I didn't explain something correctly.

[Deleted]

GET THE VACCINATION DONE SO YOUR BABY DOESN'T GET A PREVENTABLE DISEASE AND DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[newmomma8]

@disneyaddict thank you for the link. I've been trying to find one that spells out the "no link between MMR and autism", but apparently I suck at searching online. I just emailed that to the person who has been the number one to bring this issue up and I know for a fact she is getting this information she is telling me from other people, not medical research.

[newmomma8]

Feb 3, 2015 17:21:58 GMT -5 @babylentilbean said:

GET THE VACCINATION DONE SO YOUR BABY DOESN'T GET A PREVENTABLE DISEASE AND DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just posted that I never said I wasn't getting her vaccinated!!!

Her appt is scheduled for the 26th @ 8:30am!

[Deleted]

Feb 3, 2015 17:23:37 GMT -5 newmomma8 said:

Feb 3, 2015 17:21:58 GMT -5 @babylentilbean said:

GET THE VACCINATION DONE SO YOUR BABY DOESN'T GET A PREVENTABLE DISEASE AND DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just posted that I never said I wasn't getting her vaccinated!!!

Her appt is scheduled for the 26th @ 8:30am!

Good, I'm so glad. Best thing you can do for the health of your baby! 

It is one of the best things we all can do!

[newmomma8]

It wasn't my intention, but I don't think I've gotten this much of a rise out of anyone of ya'll in a long time.

I'll post pics of her band aids from her shots when she gets them for proof!

[Deleted]

Feb 3, 2015 17:28:59 GMT -5 newmomma8 said:

It wasn't my intention, but I don't think I've gotten this much of a rise out of anyone of ya'll in a long time.

I'll post pics of her band aids from her shots when she gets them for proof!

At least theyre honest and not afraid to tell tou what they think?

[Deleted]

Especially lincbeesmom- she'll call me a straight up bitch

[newmomma8]

Well since I started the subject. I finally got my MMR and Chicken pox vaccine since the place I tried to go to a couple weekends ago didn't have it.

[stace13]

Seems like others have covered the MMR. Concerning the combination vaccines, these are really well researched combinations that are combined at the manufacturer level. Combinations like Pentacel or Pediarix are equally or in some cases more effective than single vaccines. ACIP and CDC recommended schedules allow for and support use of these products.

At 12 months there shouldn't be a combination vaccine being used. An MMRV (MMR, Varicella) vaccine exists but isn't recommended at 12 months due to increased risk of febrile seizure. Many practices use the MMRV at 4-5 years though.

[bandteacher]

Here's what you tell people: STFU and let me protect my child, and other children who can't get the vaccine. Enough said.

[jtizzay]

Flip it on them. Ask them why they wouldn't when 91% of people do and most of normal people do

[g33kyg1rly]

newmomma8 Glad to hear you're getting T vaccinated I actually interpreted what you wrote the way you intended, but only the 2nd time I read it (and still wasn't 100% sure). The first time, my initial reaction was much like some of the above (i.e., "You're kidding right?"). At least in my case, I think I'm so tired of reading comments by uneducated, stubborn people in all the measles news articles that I think I read your post too hastily. I only reread it because I thought "that doesn't sound like her."

To your question, this article has some good talking points: www.mamamia.com.au/news/anti-vaccination-rhetoric-what-to-say/

babycaps I also wish that they were letting folks get the vaccine early. (I'd take them up on it in a heartbeat.) This whole outbreak really worries me and the thought of needing to wait 1.5 more months is stressful With the cold weather we've been cooped up enough at it is, and now I'm nervous about taking her anywhere too public. If it does reach our state I think I will really push to get it early. This is one of those times I am really glad LO isn't in daycare, or I know I'd be even more worried.

[bennieangel]

Feb 3, 2015 22:26:18 GMT -5 g33kyg1rly said:

newmomma8 Glad to hear you're getting T vaccinated I actually interpreted what you wrote the way you intended, but only the 2nd time I read it (and still wasn't 100% sure). The first time, my initial reaction was much like some of the above (i.e., "You're kidding right?"). At least in my case, I think I'm so tired of reading comments by uneducated, stubborn people in all the measles news articles that I think I read your post too hastily. I only reread it because I thought "that doesn't sound like her."

To your question, this article has some good talking points: www.mamamia.com.au/news/anti-vaccination-rhetoric-what-to-say/

babycaps I also wish that they were letting folks get the vaccine early. (I'd take them up on it in a heartbeat.) This whole outbreak really worries me and the thought of needing to wait 1.5 more months is stressful With the cold weather we've been cooped up enough at it is, and now I'm nervous about taking her anywhere too public. If it does reach our state I think I will really push to get it early. This is one of those times I am really glad LO isn't in daycare, or I know I'd be even more worried.

Call & tell them you're traveling outside the continental us