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Alternatives to MMR - what are my options?

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DrowningInOrangeGoo · 06/07/2012 12:03

OK, so without wanting to cause a bunfight on the subject of MMR I feel that I would like to avoid it for my twins, but I still want to vaccinate them. What are my options and how do I go about this?

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NovackNGood · 25/08/2012 19:52

Can't believe someone wrote make sure you keep up to date with the latest research the posted a link to 2002 to try to bolster an anti MMr opinion. YOu'd have thought with Wakefield being struck off the anti MMR bunch would realise they were duped.

allag · 25/08/2012 21:00

we had the cromwell and portland saying they can all three separately but that was a couple of years ago, and pricey. Just in case this helps.

saintlyjimjams · 25/08/2012 21:04

Paid for singles (of all three, two or one) or nothing are the other options.

saintlyjimjams · 25/08/2012 21:05

according to this single mumps is available again if you want it. No idea whether it's accurate or not.

saintlyjimjams · 25/08/2012 21:08

40% of adolescent boys who develop mumps during puberty will go on to suffer sterility problems so a British made vaccine will be popular.

dikkertjedap · 25/08/2012 22:49

Given that there have been a number of measles outbreaks and given that rubella is also on the increase, I would get them vaccinated (singles if preferred) asap if they are due to be vaccinated.

Your local hospital might be able to provide you with singles vaccines privately as many NHS hospitals have paediatricians who also see patients privately.

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