Mumps Vaccine Shortage

why don't you want to vaccinate all in one?

Hi K.. I use the regular vaccination schedule, however, many of my friends use an alternative schedule and have their children's pediatricians give the MMR separately. Two of my friends have called many pharmacies and the single dose of the Mumps is nowhere to be found. Apparently there is some question as to whether or not Merck is going to ship out any more. My friends are hoping more will be dispensed this spring or summer. I'm sorry I can't be of more help, but I wanted to let you know that I have heard of many people who are in the same boat. Good luck!!

Here is a link to Dr Sears' article regarding MMR no longer being available in separate doses...

http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/?utm_source=news...

We are generally doing the alternative schedule laid out in the Vaccine Book by Dr Sears, but as far as the MMR I am waiting until my son is way past the age when brain development could potentially be affected by this vaccine. I probably wont get him the MMR until hes 4, and it will be the combination vaccine (well, theres no other option now!).
Read the article to which I linked... Its gives several options, including options for a situation exactly like yours.

K. - maybe check with different peds in the area or some of the health clinics. There's a number of clinics in Cambridge, maybe one of them stocks the individual vaccines. Good luck!

Hi K.:
How did you find them separated? My pedi told me they weren't available anymore as separate injections. Do you mind telling my how you found the separate vaccines or where your pedi is located?
Thanks!
C.