MMR Vaccine - Tampa, FL

Hi L.. In my personal opinion I would research exemptions in this state. I feel very strong against the MMR cocktail. I have a great book called "What your doctor may not tell you about children's vaccinations". Believe it or not it's really not as biased against vaccines as you may think. It mainly has facts and info about every shot and why it was developed. You may be interested to know that the live rubella shot is grown in a culture of human cells taken from an aborted fetus. One of many reasons I would refuse this shot. The book recommends that if the parent decides to do these shot that the shots be given individually and be twelve months apart starting with measles, then mumps, then rubella.
I hope this helps. I know many people have strong opinions about vaccines including myself, but the bottom line is we're all doing what's best for our family.
Blessings!
J.

I was never in that situation that I can remember, but a friend of mine who is a doctor is currently 6 months pregnant and her 13 month old daughter just got a vaccine, which I believe was the MMR shot, but honestly, I'm not sure. Her daughter developed a very slight rash that was associated with the vaccine. My friend didn't catch the virus, and I haven't heard of any complications, but you may want to ask your OB/GYN about it to get it cleared.
Good Luck!
C.

your doctor will know best, but I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'm glad you delayed it, that is what I am going to do with my second child. I have also researched and it suggests that you seperate the MMR. Instead of getting the triple combo, get them all individually spaced out. You can sign some kind of exemption or at least show that you are in the process of vacination if you choose to go this way. I have really been reading up on this with all the vaccination controversy. Those who think vaccines are linked to autism do NOT suggest that you DON'T immunize,just that you space them out a lot more. There is nothing wrong with getting her the MMR, but it was a very good move to delay it until she is older and stronger. My son got his at 1 year at was sick for a week! I won't be doing that again. I also plan to see if I can space them out like I mentioned. Good luck and Congratulations!

Call you OBGYN. Trust the DR.

I am with JoAnn (below response). Vaccines are the BigPharma's way of making money off of us 'scared our kids are going to get a nasty disease' parents. Do your research? The internet can be your friend when it comes to understanding a drug. Use your mommy instinct if it doesn't feel right - it probably isn't right for your family. Best of luck in your Journey to Complete Health, K.

My daughters are two years apart and I did not put off any vacines when pregnant with the second one. But you may want to check into it because my Neice said she couldn't get her daughter her vacines while she is pregnant with their son. They had to be put off, but then she has a high risk pregnancy.

You can ask the health dept. for a simple form that states you object to the vaccine and present that to the preschool. It's not a big deal and will not cause a problem. Then you can make the decision when you are ready.

First of all please know that you do not have to vaccinate your child for them to attend school. You can sign an exemption form, which in Hillsbourough County they only allow for religeous exemptions. Given all the controversy that surrounds vaccines I would strongly encourage you to research the mmr vaccine, the risk and benefits to make an informed decision.

http://www.otispregnancy.org/pdf/mmr.pdf

Hopefully this article will be helpful to you. It says there is no risk. I would, of course, discuss it with OBGYN first.
Congrats and best wishes!

We chose to delay the MMR for our son who is almost 14 months. He will be getting it at either his 15 month or 18 month well-baby check-up. I am 8 months pregnant and will be in my last few weeks of pregnancy if he receives it at the 15 month appt. Our pediatrician said that after the first trimester you should be okay. However, I would talk to your pediatrican and see what he/she recommends.

they are live but not active from what i've been told. i don't think you have anything to worry about.