Is a fever a reason to not get shots?

DD felt warm this morning. MIL just called to tell me that she has 101.5 fever. Mikayla is going for a well visit and is supposed to get some vaccinations (mmr being one of them)

Is the fever a reason not to do the shots today? Is there a rationale behind that?

TIA

Message edited 6/30/2008 10:47:33 AM.

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I would not gives shots if my kids had a fever. You would not be able to tell if they had a reaction to something. I would take her in for the visit but hold off on the shots for a week or so.

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I think if you tell the doctor she has a fever they will advise that you re-schedule the shots. I would call and let them know before you bring her there.

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Posted by stephanief

Posted by dee7772

I would not gives shots if my kids had a fever. You would not be able to tell if they had a reaction to something. I would take her in for the visit but hold off on the shots for a week or so.

Ok, thanks for answering....she NEVER has fevers...I actually think this is her first one....she is kind of out of it too....very tired, clingy, etc. I wonder what it could be. I am glad she has an appointment today. Her "well visit" may turn into a "sick visit"

Thanks again

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I would say hold off...but definitely let the doctor take a look at her and make a call. There have been times where Lucas had a cold (although very different from a fever) and sometimes it was okay to get the shot and other times we waited.

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Absoultely! PLEASE DO NOT GIVE HER ANY VACCINES WITH A FEVER!

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I would not give the MMR or another shot if you child has a fever - esp the MMR or other one like it (chicken pox etc) b.c it I think a live virus shot so their immune systems should be strong before giving it. Can you change it from a well to a sick visit and just get your DD checked out since she does have a fever?

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Posted by stephanief

Posted by colesmom

Absoultely! PLEASE DO NOT GIVE HER ANY VACCINES WITH A FEVER!

can you explain why, just so I know

thanks

Re: Is a fever a reason to not get shots?

Posted by Lillykat

Posted by stephanief

Posted by colesmom

Absoultely! PLEASE DO NOT GIVE HER ANY VACCINES WITH A FEVER!

can you explain why, just so I know

thanks

I believe Dr Sears and I have read elsewhere states that it is a live virus vaccine and so their immune systems should be healthy and strong at the time of the shot.

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They usually won't give vaccinations with a fever, especially with MMR since it's a live vaccine.
The reasoning is usually that your immune system is compromised at the time of a current infection.

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No shots with a fever, my ped won't do it at all.....
When you have a fever, your immune system is fighting something, and you don't want to introduce a new virus when they aren't 100%....

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Yes. My ped has a policy that they will not administer the shots if the child is off or feverish.

Re: Is a fever a reason to not get shots?

my ped does not give vaccines if child has fever

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Thanks everyone, I will hold off on the shots