MMR Vaccine - Tampa, FL

You can ask the health dept. for a simple form that states you object to the vaccine and present that to the preschool. It's not a big deal and will not cause a problem. Then you can make the decision when you are ready.

they are live but not active from what i've been told. i don't think you have anything to worry about.

We chose to delay the MMR for our son who is almost 14 months. He will be getting it at either his 15 month or 18 month well-baby check-up. I am 8 months pregnant and will be in my last few weeks of pregnancy if he receives it at the 15 month appt. Our pediatrician said that after the first trimester you should be okay. However, I would talk to your pediatrican and see what he/she recommends.

http://www.otispregnancy.org/pdf/mmr.pdf

Hopefully this article will be helpful to you. It says there is no risk. I would, of course, discuss it with OBGYN first.
Congrats and best wishes!

First of all please know that you do not have to vaccinate your child for them to attend school. You can sign an exemption form, which in Hillsbourough County they only allow for religeous exemptions. Given all the controversy that surrounds vaccines I would strongly encourage you to research the mmr vaccine, the risk and benefits to make an informed decision.

My daughters are two years apart and I did not put off any vacines when pregnant with the second one. But you may want to check into it because my Neice said she couldn't get her daughter her vacines while she is pregnant with their son. They had to be put off, but then she has a high risk pregnancy.

I am with JoAnn (below response). Vaccines are the BigPharma's way of making money off of us 'scared our kids are going to get a nasty disease' parents. Do your research? The internet can be your friend when it comes to understanding a drug. Use your mommy instinct if it doesn't feel right - it probably isn't right for your family. Best of luck in your Journey to Complete Health, K.

Call you OBGYN. Trust the DR.

your doctor will know best, but I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'm glad you delayed it, that is what I am going to do with my second child. I have also researched and it suggests that you seperate the MMR. Instead of getting the triple combo, get them all individually spaced out. You can sign some kind of exemption or at least show that you are in the process of vacination if you choose to go this way. I have really been reading up on this with all the vaccination controversy. Those who think vaccines are linked to autism do NOT suggest that you DON'T immunize,just that you space them out a lot more. There is nothing wrong with getting her the MMR, but it was a very good move to delay it until she is older and stronger. My son got his at 1 year at was sick for a week! I won't be doing that again. I also plan to see if I can space them out like I mentioned. Good luck and Congratulations!

I was never in that situation that I can remember, but a friend of mine who is a doctor is currently 6 months pregnant and her 13 month old daughter just got a vaccine, which I believe was the MMR shot, but honestly, I'm not sure. Her daughter developed a very slight rash that was associated with the vaccine. My friend didn't catch the virus, and I haven't heard of any complications, but you may want to ask your OB/GYN about it to get it cleared.
Good Luck!
C.

I would definately get the MMR shot unbundled into seperate shots over a period of time if you decide to get it at all. There are several Drs and offices in the Pinellas area that will allow you to unbundle, delay and seperate over time. Although it may cost a little more I don't think you can put a price on something as serious as this. It is not necessary to start school. You can get a waiver at your local Health Dept. You should not feel rushed into such a HUGE decision, for both your child, you and your baby. I commend you for delaying and being dilegent enough to research options for your family. You may want to read 'The Vaccine Book' by Dr. Sears which gives LOTS of info about every vaccine, pros cons, time-chart recommendations for each vax and why it's soo important to unbundle. Of course we all know many kids, adults, etc that have gotten vax and had no problems...but the smaller percentage that do have a negative, life changing reaction are the cases that make me become educated and make the right choice for my child so hopefully I reduce the risk of them being one of the rare horrible cases.... Good Luck and don't be pressured- this vax is NOT necessary for school so take your time in your decisions!

Hi L.. In my personal opinion I would research exemptions in this state. I feel very strong against the MMR cocktail. I have a great book called "What your doctor may not tell you about children's vaccinations". Believe it or not it's really not as biased against vaccines as you may think. It mainly has facts and info about every shot and why it was developed. You may be interested to know that the live rubella shot is grown in a culture of human cells taken from an aborted fetus. One of many reasons I would refuse this shot. The book recommends that if the parent decides to do these shot that the shots be given individually and be twelve months apart starting with measles, then mumps, then rubella.
I hope this helps. I know many people have strong opinions about vaccines including myself, but the bottom line is we're all doing what's best for our family.
Blessings!
J.