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to wish I hadn't given son the MMR?

224 replies

hytter · 31/01/2009 22:18

I read everything, spoke to everyone, felt like I was doing the right thing, now 1 week later he has a temp of 40.3, been sleeping for 2 days, crying, unhappy, moody, cross etc etc.

I am exhusted, worried he may "regress" like I kept reading..........what have I done......

OP posts:
tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:31

Kerrymumbles - how have you protected your children then?

tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:33

Older people can be protected by the vaccine to prevent shingles Kerrymumbles.

Dillydaydreamer · 01/02/2009 21:33

I feel that if your child has been fine with the first set of vaccines and is generally healthy that CP vaccination should be taken if offered.
KM we weren't vaccinated for TB for years and lots of people died. After it was erradicated following vaccination in the west, people became complacent and stopped having the vaccine. It is on the rise in the UK and is killing people, even though we have the right antibiotics to treat/antivirals, it isn't common and is often misdiagnosed leading to complications. Should we vaccinate for TB? The answer is definately!

tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:35

Thank-you Dillydaydreamer.

KerryMumbles · 01/02/2009 21:36

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Dillydaydreamer · 01/02/2009 21:38

KM I am astounded by your blinkered ignorance! If all children were vaccinated against CP after several years most adults would be immune and the disease almost irradicated. This would mean that since 1/3 of the UK population are elderly that 1/3 would not be at risk from contracting shingles.
The elderly have flu vaccines, why? Its not a killer in a child is it? Yes it can be in both. Sorry but I find you completely brainless.

tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:38

What about the MMR Kerrymumbles?

tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:39

And rude......stop saying FFS!

tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:41

Dillydaydreamer - if CP is almost irradicated, so would shingles wouldn't it? Problem solved as such?

Dillydaydreamer · 01/02/2009 21:42

KM I am interested as to why both dcs are high risk? The only risk is auto immune disorder or undergoing chemotherapy etc. Read the Green Book

alors · 01/02/2009 21:42

How very helpful and reassuring to the op and those others worried about their already vaccinated babies KM.

Dillydaydreamer · 01/02/2009 21:42

Yes because they are the same virus.

WhatFreshHellIsThis · 01/02/2009 21:43

Well clearly the OP has sensibly quit the thread.

I can't belive it, the poor woman came on here for some reassurance and everyone starts talking about how people who vaccinate are nuts.

This is NOT the place to do that, go and have a discussion in the vaccination threads and try remembering that this woman is concerned about her son, and offering some help and reassurance.

Beachcomber · 01/02/2009 21:44

My DDs eczema and multiple food allergies have hugely improved following a good dose of chicken pox.

Her allergist agrees that this is a common phenomenon.

Shame this sort of info isn't made widely available so that people can make an informed decision.

ruty · 01/02/2009 21:44

nope. If all children were vaccinated against chickenpox, the rate of mortality could possibly be higher. Immunity could wane as vaccinated individuals reached adulthood, and then people catching chickenpox would be at far greater risk [it is much more serious for adults]
You cannot compare the measles vaccine [risk of disease serious] with the chickenpox vaccine [vast majority of children have the disease without serious effects]

Dillydaydreamer · 01/02/2009 21:45

If you read every post except KMs you will see that we are reassuring her

tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:45

Sorry Whatfresh......partly my fault......I have been worried sick about son after MMR jab but also rather interested in Chicken pox.......

PeachyBAHonsPRSCertOnRequest · 01/02/2009 21:46

'chicken pox vaccine was created for one reason only - MONEY

Nah not really

I was told when ds's got it and I was preggewrs that I would be given it as far safer at that stage than if I contracted full disease (safer for baby)

I didn't need it actually, thank goodness.

Beachcomber · 01/02/2009 21:47

Hytter supplementing your DS with vitamin A and C will help him to deal with the vaccine. A homeopath could probably help too if you know of a good one.

Hope your DS is better soon.

ruty · 01/02/2009 21:47

where has everyuone started talking about how those who vaccinate are nuts? Blimey MN is getting more hysterical by the day.

tryingtobemarypoppins · 01/02/2009 21:47

I have felt much more reassured Dillyday thank-you.

Dillydaydreamer · 01/02/2009 21:47

ruty that is the same for all vaccines, as being in a health care environment I have had several boosters for rubella.

ruty · 01/02/2009 21:47

yes but Peachy if all women got the disease as children then they would be fine in pregnancy.

Sidge · 01/02/2009 21:49

Replying to the OP - it's quite common for children to react to the MMR 7-10 days later with a fever, rash, irritability and going off food.

It's a normal immne response to the measles part of the vaccine. Give paracetamol or ibuprofen for the fever and ride it out, it should only last 24-72 hours.

ruty · 01/02/2009 21:49

it is you are right, i personally be3lieve rubella should be given to girls at puberty for that very reason.
Measles is more serious so i concur the vax should be given to infants.