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to worry about using the tube? (MMR)

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mamabellasworld · 18/07/2011 08:10

We currently don't live in the UK and I am planning on coming over to London with DD to visit. Of course I am looking forward to the trip, however I am worried about using public transport, i.e. the tube. DD is 14 months old and has not yet had her MMR jan, so I am really worried about exposing her to the crowds that you (of course) encounter in London when travelling on public transport, visiting museums, shops etc.
DD will be getting her jab next month, but for various reasons I could not schedule the trip for any later than this month.
I am aware that I might sound totally crazy (yeah, go on, tell me :-)), but pls do let me know: How did you deal with being around crowds, using the tube etc before your child had their MMR jab? Did you worry at all?

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GandTiceandaslice · 18/07/2011 12:52

Take her on the bus. Noone who uses the bus has measles mumps or rubella. Hmm

LunaticFringe · 18/07/2011 13:04

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valiumredhead · 18/07/2011 14:28

It didn't cross my mind at all, EVER.

Woodlands · 18/07/2011 14:42

Gosh, my DS is one year old (today!) and we live in London - he has been on the tube countless times and this has never even occurred to me. He may be having his MMR on Wednesday - I'm taking him for his 12-month boosters and I know they like to give the MMR at the same time nowadays, though I'd rather wait a month as it seems like a lot to overload him with at the same time, but the nurse may convince me to have it done.

I think you're far more likely to pick up a cold or similar on the tube. Make sure everyone practises good hand hygiene and you should be fine.

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