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To put nursery off now

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pocketrockett · 29/08/2024 06:20

Watching bbc breakfast and there was a segment about how they expect there to be a big surge of measles when the kids go back to school. Dd1 is due to start nursery in January, I also have another baby at home who hasn't yet had the mmr vaccine due to not being old enough. I'm terrified of her catching it and not having any protection ! Am I being stupid ?? Dd1 doesn't need to go to nursery yet, I was just doing it more for the social and development aspect (also giving me a little break) I was thinking shall I just wait until the next term and by that time dd2 will have some protection ?

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Antsinmypantsneedtodance · 29/08/2024 07:05

Growsomeballswoman · 29/08/2024 07:01

She could catch it from any baby groups, or anywhere in public. People are irresponsible not vaccinating but unless you don't go anywhere at all there is always a risk. If you can get the chicken pox vaccine as well.

This. You'll spend your whole life in fear. You can catch anything anywhere. I wouldn't change my plans based on the bbc running some scare piece.

Also yes. Consider the chickenpox vaccine. It's standard vaccination in most places. Just not here (yet). Can be given From 1 year. You'll have to pay for it privately but lot of high street chemists offer it.

LlynTegid · 29/08/2024 07:05

I agree about the stupidity of those who either believe in conspiracy theories, or are just the kind of people who never get round to doing basic things. Even if you were to exclude unvaccinated people from certain activities (such as having children in nursery), it still does not cover all the other places you come into contact with people. Which ban will not happen.

I think you may know more about the level of measles outbreaks within a couple of months, so if you don't have to confirm the January nursery place now, suggest you wait.

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pocketrockett · 29/08/2024 07:04

Growsomeballswoman · 29/08/2024 07:01

She could catch it from any baby groups, or anywhere in public. People are irresponsible not vaccinating but unless you don't go anywhere at all there is always a risk. If you can get the chicken pox vaccine as well.

This is true but at least I can actively keep her away from things like that, nursery is different and dd1 will be going everyday. I know kids spread germs, and that's how our immune systems build up but I'm so worried about measles as it's no joke.
I just wish we could know how much immunity the first dose gives

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DustyLee123 · 29/08/2024 07:03

The vaccine schedule is well researched. Send your little one to nursery and carry on with your life.

Growsomeballswoman · 29/08/2024 07:01

She could catch it from any baby groups, or anywhere in public. People are irresponsible not vaccinating but unless you don't go anywhere at all there is always a risk. If you can get the chicken pox vaccine as well.

ineedtogwtoutbeforeitatoohot · 29/08/2024 06:55

If your worried then wait. Trust your instincts.

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pocketrockett · 29/08/2024 06:54

It's on bbc news now. Why the fuck would people not vaccinate there kids ?? They had a three month old baby on there and they were so poorly it was awful

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GrazingSheep · 29/08/2024 06:48

How much immunity does the first dose give does anyone know

The only way to know for sure is to have a blood test to check for antibodies.

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pocketrockett · 29/08/2024 06:41

I did wonder this too but she hasn't had the second dose and won't do for ages yet does that matter? How much immunity does the first dose give does anyone know ?

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IVFmumoftwo · 29/08/2024 06:40

She won't pass it on if she is vaccinated.

violetsparkle · 29/08/2024 06:38

No I'd just do it and keep with the recommended vaccine schedules. I do understand your fear though but the schedule is designed to protect.

crisis1000 · 29/08/2024 06:28

If DD1 is vaccinated she is unlikely to bring it home to DD2.