Measles, Mumps & More: Myself
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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...
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...
Alternative Vaccination Schedule Health Care Provider
Asked by L.H. from Seattle
on March 25, 2008
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I am following the alternative vaccination schedule recommended by Dr. Sears. I was wondering if any of you could recommend a pediatrician who is able to provide mump...
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- I would call Ballard Pediatrics and ask them if they can provide them separately. I know several parents there are doing alternative vaccination schedules. I myself ...
- When I asked my Ped about this she told me that I could go to the Snohomish County Health Clinic and get them seperated. Good Luck!
- I am sorry, L.. But I do not have an answer to your question. Instead, I have a question for you! I have been looking into alternative vacc schedules for my two younge...
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...
Does Anyone Know Anything About the Measles Case in Hennepin Co?
Asked by J.N. from Minneapolis
on August 12, 2008
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Hi, Does anyone know anything about the measles case in Hennepin Co. Where the girl was seen, where she lives etc. My daughter hasn't been vaccinated yet due to her...
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- Below are the 2 most detailed paragraphs I can find. You can talk to your dr. to see if he has any more information. The child had onset of fever on July 29 and wa...
- contact hennipen county health dept.they have to keep it on public records...are you sure it wasnt just a rumor??or ask you family doctor..good luck
- I was happy you posted this as after you did, I went to another board I am on and found out this..... The little girl was 10 months old. It is the first case since...
Has Anyone Heard About Splitting up the 12 Month MMR Vaccine?
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on May 28, 2008
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My 12 month old daughter has an autistic cousin. I read somewhere that splitting up the MMR vaccine is easier on a child's system if they are prone to being autistic....
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- you have the choice of putting it off for a year (maybe longer), that's what i did. the amount of mercury in the mmr shot given to a baby is i think i read enough for...
- I know it can be split up, but some pedi's only order them as combos. Go to www.dfwareamoms.com, register, and ask your question there. There are a LOT of moms on ...
- I too am not opposed to vaccine. But just wanted to say with both my kids I split up all shots. I never allowed more than 2 shots at a time. So at certain appts wh...
