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AIBU?

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No judgement, delayed vaccine worries

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Rosiebuds · 15/02/2024 21:44

My son is 5 and hasn’t yet had his MMR, I put it off for various reasons, including Covid but also I felt hugely anxious about it at the time. I still do, but due to the current media coverage, I’ve booked him in to have the jab next week.

Will he be ok to attend school the following day?
Are side effects common? I’m really anxious, particularly as he’s older than the usual age for getting this set of jabs.

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Overthebow · 15/02/2024 21:59

Well done for booking him in, great decision.

Blughbablugh · 15/02/2024 21:58

I echo the previous poster, it's a good decision made!
I didn't get vaccinated as a baby and got them as an adult about 5 years ago. I had no side effects after the first but did get a measles type rash after the second dose. I was absolutely fine in myself and able to go about as normal.

PlanBea · 15/02/2024 21:57

I had my second dose of MMR at the ripe old age of 31. Other than a stiff arm for me there wasn't any side effects. Hopefully the same for your DS!

auberginefrog · 15/02/2024 21:54

Not sure about side effects in an older child but most likely would be ok with some calpol I reckon. What a great thing to be getting him vaccinated though. It’s really hard to change your mind about things like this in the face of new evidence and I really admire you for it.

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