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Diana1215
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I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
So, we are going to Italy in a few weeks. I called up my ped to make sure Jack was up to date on all of the necessary shots for traveling internationally (thanks to Sophie for thinking of that) and he strongly suggests that he gets the MMR before going.
A reaction can happen between 5-15 days - so I need to do this asap.
I was planning on delaying it (which my ped didn't agree with but was ok w/ me doing) but now I think I have to bite the bullet and give it to him.
Am I making the wrong decision? I could never forgive myself. I could cry right now.
What is your MMR experience?
ETA: I Just saw Dediko's post about the MMR - going to read it now - I apologize in advance if it's the same question. I didn't even look at the boards before posting 
Message edited 7/14/2008 12:50:43 PM.
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pinkandblue
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Mikayla has not had it yet because my ped does it at 15 months and at her 15 month visit, she was sick. She is getting it on Thursday when she goes.
I cannot tell you what to do but I would NEVER bring my dc out of the country without his vaccinations 
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| Posted 7/14/08 12:51 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Tough Call and only you can make the decision. DD is 2 1/2 and she does not have her MMR - I will give it to her at 3 or older. She has travelled out of the country several times she was born.
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computergirl
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
I am very big on delaying MMR (DS is 28 months and doesn't have it yet), but for international travel, it would be a must-do for me. If you read the reports of recent measles outbreaks in the U.S., practically every single one was known to have started with a person who got sick in another country and brought it back here. Measles, among other diseases, is much more common outside of the U.S.
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| Posted 7/14/08 12:55 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Posted by computergirl
I am very big on delaying MMR (DS is 28 months and doesn't have it yet), but for international travel, it would be a must-do for me. If you read the reports of recent measles outbreaks in the U.S., practically every single one was known to have started with a person who got sick in another country and brought it back here. Measles, among other diseases, is much more common outside of the U.S.
I agree with this.
However, my DD got her first MMR combo shot at 18 months and didn't have a reaction (she did, however, have a reaction to the chicken pox shot).
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PrincessP
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
If I were going out of the country I would definitely give it BUT I think YOU and DH have to do what you feel is right in your heart. Why dont you ask your DR to explain the pros and cons...maybe you will feel better.
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| Posted 7/14/08 12:58 PM |
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robin
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
i agree,if you are going out of the country,i would get it,but do whats best for you.
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LIMOMx2
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
I would get it since you are traveling internationally. I had to also give in so to speak and give him vaccines that I wanted to delay because we went on a cruise. Andrew is fine
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| Posted 7/14/08 1:01 PM |
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InShock
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
I would give him the vaccine.
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| Posted 7/14/08 1:16 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Thanks everyone - like always you all seem to put my mind at ease about things.
We are going ahead and giving it to him tomorrow!
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JenBenMen
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
out of country = give him the shots
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| Posted 7/14/08 1:56 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
And to hopefully put your mind at ease a little....
What was your MMR experience?
It was overall very good - and you know how I felt about being nervous. I stood and got all emotional in front of you but I am very grateful to say that it has all been okay. I marked the window of time on the calendar and was extra vigilant...Lucas had no side-effects or reactions at all.  So hopefully Jack will have the same experience.
Definitely talk to your doctor about what to look for, what to do and what medications to bring with you to Italy. Definitely pack your own medications - tylenol, motrin, etc.
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| Posted 7/14/08 2:08 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
I etd b.c I didn't want to scare you with DD's reaction. I would just advise that if you are going to do it - do it asap - b.c DD had a reaction on day 9 after the shot.
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karacg
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Diana - Ale had NO reaction whatsoever. I know every baby is different but really I would do it BEFORE travelling.
Did he say anything about Hep A???
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| Posted 7/14/08 2:38 PM |
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nbc188
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
I'm sure that's a tough decision But I'd think I would choose to give it to him, ASAP, so that he's protected and any reaction to it would be gone by the time you went to Italy.
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| Posted 7/14/08 2:43 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Posted by karacg
Diana - Ale had NO reaction whatsoever. I know every baby is different but really I would do it BEFORE travelling.
Did he say anything about Hep A???
He didn't but I am going to bring it up to him tomorrow!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Posted by computergirl
I am very big on delaying MMR (DS is 28 months and doesn't have it yet), but for international travel, it would be a must-do for me. If you read the reports of recent measles outbreaks in the U.S., practically every single one was known to have started with a person who got sick in another country and brought it back here. Measles, among other diseases, is much more common outside of the U.S.
I agree.
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smdl
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
When are you leaving? You could still split. 1 vaccine every 10-15 days.
So 1 tomorrow
Next one in 7-15 days (depending what your ped says)
Last one 1 week before you leave.
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MyChip-n-Dales
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
i would do it now.... i dont want to scare you but one of my twins was fine and the other had a few side affects that didnt show until the 12th day. i would do it now.
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| Posted 7/14/08 4:27 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Posted by smdl
When are you leaving? You could still split. 1 vaccine every 10-15 days.
So 1 tomorrow
Next one in 7-15 days (depending what your ped says)
Last one 1 week before you leave.
I don't have the time to split it unfortunately 
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Diana1215
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Posted by twinboys425
i would do it now.... i dont want to scare you but one of my twins was fine and the other had a few side affects that didnt show until the 12th day. i would do it now.
thanks - we're going tomorrow which means we would have 20 days before leaving.
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Posted by twinboys425
i would do it now.... i dont want to scare you but one of my twins was fine and the other had a few side affects that didnt show until the 12th day. i would do it now.
Andrew did too
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EmmaNick
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
Emma had no reaction either. I was all prepared for her to get a reaction while we were away at GWL since it was during that "window" after the shot but nothing. He'll be fine and better safe than sorry (with the measles!)
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| Posted 7/14/08 4:52 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: I am having an issue and need some advice - MMR related
bumping for Ophelia!
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