Immunisations - with a stinking cold?

[AxelF]

My 8mth old dd has constantly got a cough (I think from the constant colds she catches at nursery). At one point I was literally at the docs every week trying to find out why she still had this cough. After being perscribed asmtha medication when she does not have asmtha I decided they had run out of ideas. My dd was a lot better over Christmas but has unfortunately now got a stinking cold, she does not however have a temperature. My dd is due her 3rd set of the hip vaccine and her 2nd pneumonoccocal. I do not want to make her feel worse as she barely slept last night at all. Shall I still have her immunisations or wait till next week when hopefully better? I am tending to think I should leave it till next week but she hasn't had them yet because she had the cough which at one point was a chest infection so they kept putting it off.

[TooTicky]

If you are going to vaccinate, do not do it while her system is under strain. God, I wish the NHS would change to homoeopathy!! I hope your dd feels better soon.

[AxelF]

Sounds like pretty good advise, I think we will give it a miss. Are you anti- vaccinating then?

[belgo]

My dd had a cold when she had those two vaccinations, but she's 16 months, so a bit older. I asked the doctor first, and she said it would be fine as she didn't have a temperature and her lungs are clear. She's been fine, a bit more sleepy then usual and some nasty nappies, but apart from that, she's fine, and I'm glad the vaccines are out of the way.

[mosschops30]

dont go, anyone of any age should not receive vaccine when their body is already fighting infection (I was told not to go for flu jab when had a sore throat)

Just wait, another week wont hurt.

BTW I am pro-vaccination

[TooTicky]

Yes, I am definitely anti-vaccines.