Any reason not to get the measles vaccine six months early?
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Anonymous
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DS is six months old and on track with his vaccines. However we live very near a large outbreak of measles and we are flying to France in two weeks. His doctor will give him the measles vaccine tomorrow. What are the repercussions of giving it early? Will he get the mumps and rubella vaccine at the same time? (Basically is the MMR all in one shot?)
Why do they wait for 12 months if the baby can get it at 6? Thank you! |
Anonymous
| It just isn’t as effective at six months and the baby will still need two more doses. But we had our DD vaccinated early because of travel to Africa at six mo this and she was fine. She’s 14 now. |
Anonymous
| Ask your ped. I’m having my 3.5 year old get her second dose now instead of waiting until four since doc said it wasn’t a bad idea. |
Anonymous
| Fing antivaxers. |
Anonymous
This. A lot of babies still have residual immunity from their mothers' at six months, so the vaccine won't take. That's why you still need the two scheduled doses after 1 year. Many countries recommend a six month vaccine in addition to the ones on the US/CDC schedule. I wouldn't be surprised if the CDC revises our schedule to add the six month vaccine as well. DD got an early MMR vaccine due to international travel. Then she got the regular schedule. No issues. |
Anonymous
| Agree with other posters. I just got my ten month old vaccinated early due to upcoming travel... they are loosening guidelines given the situation, our travel isn’t international. |
Anonymous
| No downside as long as you check your kid's immunity level a few months after the second dose and are prepared to give a third if necessary. |
Anonymous
| To answer OP’s other question, yes, MMR is one shot. |
Anonymous
| I have only one piece of advice: don't get your medical advice from DCUM. |