Measles vaccine available at age 4
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Anonymous
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Just a quick PSA:
You can have your 4 year old given the measles vaccine at their 4 year old check up. I wasn’t aware it was an option, and thought I’d share. You can certainly wait till 5, but as there have been some outbreaks, I thought I’d share. |
Anonymous
| The CDC recommends it at age 4. If your ped isn't following this guideline, find a new practice. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| CDC says 4-6. |
Anonymous
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It’s a good reminder, thanks op.
Let’s keep our kids healthy and babies and the immuno-comprised safe! |
Anonymous
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There are 4 shots kids need to get to start K in VA.
I split them up, 2 at age 4 and 2 at age 5. |
Anonymous
| ^^ our ped probably gives measles as one of the 4 y/o ones but I can’t remember for sure |
Anonymous
| 4 is standard. |
Anonymous
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MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) is one of the standard shots given at the 4 year old appointment.
Not sure what rock OP has been living under. |
Anonymous
We had a choice. Age 4 or 5. We chose 5. No big deal either way. |
Anonymous
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Children should get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Teens and adults should also be up to date on their MMR vaccination.
I got a booster last year at age 40. Turns out my immunity was nonexistent even though I was vaccinated as a kid. |
Anonymous
False. Stop spreading misinformation and fear. CDC says ages 4-6. Our pedi gave us the option of age 4 or 5. We went with age 5. You do not need to find a new practice if your pedi doesn’t recommend age 4! SMH. |
Anonymous
No, it’s not. It is given as a choice at age 4, but it is not “standard” at age 4. Parents can choose age 4 or 5. |
Anonymous
| My Ped does age 4 standard. It’s a lot of shots at 4 and only a flu shot at 5. |
Anonymous
Ok, but not all peds do that. Mine did not think it was a big deal either way. |