Measles, Mumps & More: Infant
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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. ...
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...
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...
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...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
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...
Infant 2 Month Immunization Appointment
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on March 20, 2008
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Friday morning I will be taking my infant for his 2 month check-up. At that time he is to receive about 4 immunizations. So far we have had no major problems with our ...
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- All infant immunizations are done without the offending preservative linked to autism today. I think it is a mercury ( thimerisol) derivative. Call your pediatrician a...
- Pray for protection! Chances are your child wil be fine. It would be better if they did not combine so many immunizations together. Asking if you can space out the ...
- M., please read this book before you go, "What Doctors May not tell you about Childhood Vaccinations," written by Stephanie Cave an actual medical doctor who has treat...
Info About My Toddler and Possible measles...trying to Not Freak Out....
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on June 17, 2011
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Hey mamas,
Well my baby will be 18 months on Sunday and he did get his measles vaccine at 15 months, but I am a bit concerned. He started with a really fine rash on ...
What Vaccines Should My Baby Get in the First Year?
Asked by R.S. from Seattle
on March 22, 2010
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First, some background. I got the MMR, Varicella and TD shots when I was a few weeks pregnant. I was/am also anemic throughout the term. I gave birth to a healthy b...
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- I love this book by Stephanie Cave, MD: "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations." You might be able to find it in your library (I did). U...
- I understand that vaccines are scary, and I think that you have every right to question whether your little one needs all of the vaccines that are out there. That sai...
- I feel your pain. I wasn't going to do any vaccinations but then we were thinking of going to Thailand to visit my friend. The dr. convinced us that we should get va...
