single or combined mmr?

[mollysmum82]

I'm currently having this debate with my dh! Any views/experiences would be much appreciated.

We have decided that we will definitely get dd vaccinated as measles is so dangerous for little ones and we couldn't live with ourselves if she passed on rubella to a pregnant woman or mumps to an old person. But we're not sure whether to go with the single jabs or the combined mmr. Now I know the autism link was only based on 12 children but part of me thinks, what if? I know the research has mostly been discredited but the health service has made mistakes in the past (thalidomide sadly springs to mind). I know its completely anecdotal but someone I used to teach was convinced her sister developed autism as a result of the mmr vaccine. She said one day her sister was making eye contact and interacting like everyone else and the next day... it all changed.

So I think my gut instinct is to go with the single jabs. But I don't know where we'll get the money from and I do worry that they aren't licensed in this country. Has anyone heard any bad side effects related to the single jabs? Is it worth it?

Thanks in advance

Oh and the whole licensing thing isnt an issue as far as I can see, because they are licensed in north america, its just that the british government doesnt want to offer choice because it would be more expensive.

there is a chance that single mumphs vaccine will become available again - it is just not clear when. It will probably be several years.

Whilst deciding just consider whether there is an active outbreak of measles in your area.
SW London has had 23 confirmed cases over over last month.At the surgery where I work we have been advised by the consultant in public health to notify all parents of children who have not had the MMR that there is an increased risk.

can anyone give me an update on the single mumps vaccine ... is it still unavailable ?

yes still unavailable - see my post on the other thread you have posted on