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Early MMR Vax before travel?

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Canigetanap · 15/06/2025 10:50

I’m due to travel with my 11month-old to the US in July. I’m concerned less about him contracting measles when I arrive (the state we will be in has only had 3 cases this year, way fewer than our council in London!) but I DO worry about possible transmission en route. US paediatricians are suggesting anyone traveling anywhere get an early dose (followed by normal two doses post 12 months). My gp said they wouldn’t give an early dose. Has anyone managed to go private and get one early?

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itbemay1 · 15/06/2025 19:20

GP can if travelling. Have a look at the MMR PGD available online

Plonkydonkey · 15/06/2025 19:50

If you have a vaccination team in your area you can ask for a referral. I have given MMR to a 10 month old travelling to an African country where there was a large outbreak. It needs a PSD. It wasn't covered under my PGD. The child then would have their usual schedule.

DemonsandMosquitoes · 15/06/2025 19:52

The nurse will use Nathnac guidance as whether to vaccinate, not that of paediatricians in the US.

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Canigetanap · 15/06/2025 21:13

Plonkydonkey · 15/06/2025 19:50

If you have a vaccination team in your area you can ask for a referral. I have given MMR to a 10 month old travelling to an African country where there was a large outbreak. It needs a PSD. It wasn't covered under my PGD. The child then would have their usual schedule.

Thank you—that’s helpful! I am worried I would be wasting resources if traveling to a part of the states that is currently not experiencing an outbreak (though states around it are)! But I’ll keep an eye on numbers and seek out guidance from a vaccination team!

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Canigetanap · 15/06/2025 21:14

DemonsandMosquitoes · 15/06/2025 19:52

The nurse will use Nathnac guidance as whether to vaccinate, not that of paediatricians in the US.

Yes, of course that is the case, but I guess that’s where I’m coming a bit undone—I’m traveling to a country where the recommendations are to get it early, but my own surgery is under different guidance!

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DemonsandMosquitoes · 16/06/2025 15:01

Canigetanap · 15/06/2025 21:14

Yes, of course that is the case, but I guess that’s where I’m coming a bit undone—I’m traveling to a country where the recommendations are to get it early, but my own surgery is under different guidance!

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As a PN I wouldn’t give then.
The US also asks grandparents travelling to have a pertussis vaccine before visiting newborns for example, but this is not part of our schedule so not available on NHS.
Go to a private travel clinic.

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Canigetanap · 16/06/2025 15:24

DemonsandMosquitoes · 16/06/2025 15:01

As a PN I wouldn’t give then.
The US also asks grandparents travelling to have a pertussis vaccine before visiting newborns for example, but this is not part of our schedule so not available on NHS.
Go to a private travel clinic.

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Yeah; I guess the US medicates just more in general!!

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Plonkydonkey · 16/06/2025 15:38

As a travel vaccine nurse in Scotland, we give pertussis for grandparents visiting newborns for Australia and US. I wouldn't give MMR unless to a high instance outbreak

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Canigetanap · 16/06/2025 21:23

Plonkydonkey · 16/06/2025 15:38

As a travel vaccine nurse in Scotland, we give pertussis for grandparents visiting newborns for Australia and US. I wouldn't give MMR unless to a high instance outbreak

Thanks for sharing—just so hard to know when I’m being paranoid or responsible!

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