Measles, Mumps & More
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Single Measles, Mumps and Rubella in Tucson Area
Asked by A.S. from Tucson
on May 1, 2008
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Do any of you know where we can get single vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella, as opposed to MMR? I have an 11 month old son who will need vaccination next month,...
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- I know that there is going to be one at Udall Park on Saturday and a few other places in the area. I think it was channel 4 that had the schedule for the vaccinatioin...
- I had the same issue, kind of, but decided to just go for this free immunization today. I thought myabe because it was a response to just a measles outbreak, they wou...
- Hi A., This came up for me too - I have a 6mo old, and local docs are recommending the MMR at 6 mos because of the measles outbreak. I called my doc ahead of the a...
Who Offers Separate Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccines?
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on May 9, 2008
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Hello,
I am in the Tarzana area and my Pediatrician's office at Encino Tarzana Hospital does not offer the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccines separate (only as the...
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- I hear ya! I op'ed out of the combo shot at my daughter's 12 month appointment a month ago. A friend of mine is having her daughters MMR shots seperated and she is wit...
- I have only heard of MMR as a combined vaccine. dr Jay Gordon in the SM area does not encourage vaccinating (i've heard this from many of my friends whose kids are his...
- J., Check Dr. Lauren Feder's office on Wilshire in LA. She is a homeopathic MD and treats children too. Also, check with Dr. Paul Fleiss on Hillhurst in Los Feliz. ...
Rubella Shot
Asked by B.C. from Atlanta
on May 15, 2010
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Does anyone know where I can get a vile of the rubella immunization? I am splitting up my son's immunizations and this is the next one in line although I have been to...
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- That's great that you are splitting up the vaccines. I encourage you to look up Dr. Tenpenny, she's on facebook I believe. Great resources and info about vaccines. ...
- My sister had Rubella when she was 4. It almost killed her. It took her awhile, but she finally recovered. The bigger problem is Rubella exposure to any pregnant wo...
- As far as I know, it is no longer being manufactured separately. I even called private travel clinics, but never found one. That being said, we didn't vaccinate aga...
Measles / Benedryl
Asked by M.P. from St. Louis
on August 27, 2011
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My 14 year old son came down with a rash that is covering his back and stomach last night. The rash is continuing to spread today as small red splotches and bumps. I w...
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- It could be hives and they are H**L on Earth to deal with. Benedryl liquid is the treatment of choice. If it is hives it can take up to 2 weeks for them to go away....
- First see a dr. for a proper diagnosis. Second, use some clear calaymine (sp?) lotion. You can also use Caladryl lotion, but not at the same time as Benedryl because...
- If it is measles...you wont need a vaccine for it...he will be immune. Yeah, call your doc. I'm not sure about the benadryl.
Mumps???
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2009
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My 5 yr old son woke up today complaining that his ear and cheek hurt. Upon examination I saw that the area just below his ear was a little red, swollen and very pain...
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- Hi R., I'm a family physician and my recommendation is to take him to his regular doctor to be reevaluated. Mumps is pretty uncommon, even in unvaccinated children (...
- Hey R.! I'm one of the "crazy, irresponsible, selfish" moms who chooses to not vaccinate my son. I've read too much information, not just online (in fact, very LITT...
- Dear R.: That's really weird, R.. I'm thinking that the first poster is on to something. I had mumps and so did most kids in my generation. It starts with a feve...
Mumps Vaccine Shortage
Asked by K.L. from Boston
on February 3, 2009
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Hi,
I'm not sure if anyone else is in this situation. I decided to separate my daughters MMR shot. She has received Rubella and Measles but the doctor's office told...
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- 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 vacci...
- 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 vacci...
- Here is a link to Dr Sears' article regarding MMR no longer being available in separate doses... http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/?utm_source=newsletter&utm...
German Measles
Asked by M.M. from New York
on April 9, 2010
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can my 2 months old get German measles? and if yes what should i do?
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- Yes, but it is fairly rare. Most kids and adults have been vaccinated against it. If you are breastfeeding and were vaccinated, the chance of your child getting it ...
- I wouldn't think it's impossible. Go to the doctor. The rash alone would scare the heck out of me. My sister had it when she was 4 yrs old, got a very high fever (10...
- What should you do? You should take him or her to a doctor. If a tiny 2 month old baby has a MINOR illness, they should see a doctor - you are talking about a major, c...
Mumps?
Asked by M.B. from Daytona Beach
on September 11, 2010
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I'm 27 weeks pregnant with my 3rd. Last night while eating, the left side of my face was hurting. When I felt it, it was really swollen. It runs from the hinge of my j...
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- I would go to urgent care and fine out. There is no sense in wondering, especially if you are uncomfortable. I hope you feel better soon. M.
- You've gotten good advice; I can tell you that if your parents got you all the recommended vaccines when you were a child, you have most likely been vaccinated for Mu...
- the best way to know if its mumps is to do the dill pickle test. Take a bite of pickle and if the pain is crazy all through your neck gland... then it probably is mum...
Anyone Had a Child with Measles?
Asked by A.H. from Phoenix
on July 18, 2008
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Hi, I am wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with measles. My little boy (3 yrs old) has had a low grade temperature for about five days now. After ...
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- Do you have a hospital close by? Did you call your pediatrician and ask him about this? If you are so concerned why didn't you call his doctor to begin with? Use so...
- Sound like it could be roseola. Hi A., The good news is that your son will 'never' have it again. My daughter had it just after she turned one and my son got it...
- You are probably immune to measles. You were most likely vaccinated against them. I would do what you can to get him better quickly. Lots of juice and water, rest a...
Seeking a Variation on MMR Vaccine
Asked by O.G. from Chicago
on November 9, 2009
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Hi there Mamas,
I am wondering if anyone has ever been able to get the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine not in a cluster but as seperate vaccines? I have read tha...
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- My pediatrician does a slower schedule and does not always do every vaccine...and he does this as an MMR. So I'm ok with it, since he's already spaced her whole series...
- I broke them up for my son. I got the individuals at Childrens Memorial Hospital and my ped administered them - they were about $75 a piece. However, like the other ...
- My pediatrician told me last night that it is no longer available separately. Check this out: http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/ My doctor also said waiti...
