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MMR and Egg Allergy

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Rach13 · 08/09/2004 21:36

My ds is allergic to eggs amongst other things. I am really unsure as to whether to go ahead with the MMR as I am worried about a possible reaction. Has anyone given their child the MMR with an egg allergy? Was it at the GPs or in hospital?

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Chinchilla · 08/09/2004 21:38

There has been a thread about this before...not sure where though, sorry. My ds is allergic to egg, and had his MMR in hospital, where they kept an eye out for a reaction for 2 hours. He was totally fine, but we were glad to be in the right place if he had had a reaction.

mothernature · 08/09/2004 21:39

Rach13, my dd had egg allergy, I spoke to the nurse at my practise, she suggested I postponed the injections until she was a little older as it was considered something she would grow out of, she had her injections @ GP's three months later than normal, she was ok (Still is) but still has an allergy to eggs...Talk to your health visitors or Practise Nurse she will advise you.

millipede · 08/09/2004 22:09

My ds is allergic to egg, and also had his in hospital. The GP wasn't prepared to do it in the surgery, and they put a thing in his vein (mushy brain tonight - can't remember what it's called) so they could inject adrenalin immediately if they needed to. Everything was OK luckily.

toddlerbob · 09/09/2004 01:16

Crikey, in NZ they won't do them in hospital as there has never been a reaction. I'm not prepared for my ds to be the first and so I have postponed until after his next skin prick tests at 2 years old.

tallulah · 09/09/2004 18:29

My DD was allergic to egg & our GP specifically refused to give her the measles jab (as was). When MMR came in she still wasn't allowed it. She eventually had the jab at about 12 I believe, because she clearly had grown out of her allergy by then. (She had bad eczema as a baby/toddler). I think I would be guided by your GPs opinion.

polly28 · 09/09/2004 23:14

My ds who is nearly two has still not had his mmr because of his egg allergy.

My gp wrote to the allergist for advice who said that it is safe for my ds to have the mmr in the surgery if he is observed for "a while" after,and adrenaline is available.

I still haven't decided to go ahead although logically i know it would probably be ok.

My dd who is nearly 13 had hers in the hospital because of her egg allergy which she has now outgrown.My ds's egg allergy is much more severe,hence my caution.

apparently the website for the medical journal British medical journal ,bmj,will have an article about this issue.My gp referred me to it but I haven't read it yet

hoxtonchick · 09/09/2004 23:17

here's the bmj paper. hth.

polly28 · 10/09/2004 00:12

thanks for that hoxtonchick

Sushicat · 10/09/2004 05:39

Sorry to join a little late - my ds has severe egg allergy and we had the MMR in hospital. It was absolutely fine, but I was grateful for the peace of mind, even if we had to spend a day on the childrens ward. Good luck.

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Rach13 · 10/09/2004 18:47

Thanks everyone, it seems that it does appear to be OK. I may just leave a liitle while yet though as I am hoping he will outgrow it.

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debra64 · 16/09/2004 21:58

same as sushicat - very severe allergy (even externally, if he touches raw or cooked egg) and he was given the mmr in hospital so he could be observed. came up with a few blotches around the mouth but he was fine and we took him home that evening. Do they really grow out of allergies though? My son is severely allergic to eggs and dogs - and though its possible to avoid the eggs, dogs are more difficult since his dad has one (my ex) and his reactions seem to be getting worse. I'm thinking of stopping contact at my ex's home as he won't guarantee my son won't have contact with the dog. I'm concerned that he will develop an anaphaltic (spelt right?) reaction if occasional contact continues.

debra64 · 16/09/2004 21:59

lol definitely not spelt right - anaphylactic?

polly28 · 17/09/2004 00:13

debra64 ,my ds was tested for an allegy to dogs when he was tested for his nut and egg allergies which were severe. He is also very allergic to dogs.

We have a dog.If the dog licks my ds he comes out in hives but the dog avoids ds now through being told off rather a lot!!Only if the dog caused an asthmatic reaction to my ds would I consider rehoming it.( the dog not my ds!) wwe a re awaiting an appt with the allergist in a few months to discuss this very matter.

polly28 · 17/09/2004 00:50

woops wrong thread !!

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