Seeking Advice on Delaying or Splitting the MMR Shot

your dr. should be able to split the shot. if you insist on it, they can you just may have to pay out of pocket for it. that's what i'd do if i decided to con't to immunize. that way if there's a reaction (and a fever is a reaction), then you know where to go from there.
hope this helps.

Hey A.,

I own a childcare center in NJ and just received my audit from the health department. I have many moms who struggle with the decision to give many of the shots especially the MMR. Many of the parents have opted to delay until 20 months old and some have decided to split the shot. However from what I also understand is difficult to get the shot split because of a major shortage. According to the health nurse you can now claim religious reasons to avoid certain shots. In the past you were not allowed to claim religious reasons unless you did it for all shots, now it has changed. This is in NJ I am not sure where you live and if the same rules apply. I do know many doctors are now conducting autism screenings at 1 before giving the shot due to the fact that so many claims have been made to linking this particular shot to autism. Any doctor will tell you this is not factual however as a parent I would be concerned as well. I just went though this with the flu shot becoming mandatory.So many parents were upset an refusing. I know immunizations are made to protect us all however there are so many new shots given compared to when my kids were small it does cause concern. Talk to your doctor and see what he recommends and you can also call your local health department for guidance. Delaying the shots now and removing your child from daycare is only a temporary solution, once they reach school age they will have to be inoculated to enter elementary school. Good luck!!

Hi,
Follow your instincts.

If you can find a daycare or family care provider near you that would not be "pushed" by the healthcare/licensing dept to accept kids whose parents elect to not vaccinate then perhaps you might consider going to them. I decided that THAT was one of my main priorities in finding a day care provider. In terms of delaying, you might want to wait til your child is 2 or even 5 yrs old; And definielty single shots-no combination shots--if they are in shortage- don't let that push you to go against your gut. You may want to explore these 2 sites re: vaccinations:
Mercola.com & her refers to Dr. Tenpenny who is a vaccination research expert and gives perhaps the most sound advice in terms of treating vaccine injured people as well as avoiding if you can. SHe includes info on how to immediately treat the child before & after vaccination to reinforce their immune system and decrease the risk of injury from a vaccination. It includes a mineral oil poultice immediately to the shot area right after it is given and for 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after the shot taking certain supplements.
See if you can't find a Dr who won't give the shots individually and spaced out at intervals (Ibelieve 1 mnth apart). It would be worth it if you feel you need to vaccinate. Whatever you do- don't let anyone or circumstance push you into feeling you need to vaccinate- YOU are the parent and you decide - make it an informed consent! Avoid any Dr or provider who suggests or implies otherwise!! Good Luck!

My son is 3, and in daycare, and has not had the MMR. I spilt all of hi shots from birth, so we are just catching up, really. I've asked for single shots for the MMR, but am in no rush to start them at this point. His dr. is not really concerned either, he has a holistic approach to medicin which is really great. I would ask the dayvare as to why they are pushing for this, and how they deal with parents wh like to delay the process. I would certainly not be pushed into this process just because of the daycare center, and I hope they would be a bit more flexible. Good luck to you

I delayed my son too on shots. I only recently got his first HIB and my dr. tells me she will give a single vile dose each month of a vaccine and with the MMR after I get the first shot she can do a tither shot to see if the immunization was successful so we do not have to do the MMR more than we have to.

My husband and I decided that we were going to not vaccinate our children. It took us awhile to figure out that it was an option. After doing research we took the religous approach and wrote a letter to the schools that they were attending. 2 of my daughters are in public schools here in NJ and the letter and signing a discalimer is all I needed to do. It's good for the flu shot too. So..that is an option for you if you really do feel strongly about not getting it. Good luck.
S.
mom to 5.
Ages 7,5,3,2,7mos