Mmr

[gillyxox]

my daughter who is almost 11 months old is up to date with her needles (up to 6 months) and the next one is MMR. im really scared about this one. I was wondering if i could get some information on this, and opinions are welcome! thank you!

[grahamsmom98]

First, WELCOME!!

Mmr: my daughter who is almost 11 months old is up to date with her needles (up to 6 months) and the next one is MMR. im really scared about this one. I was wondering if i could get some information on this, and opinions are welcome! thank you!

What is it about the mmr that is causing you to question it after she has had all her other vaccinations?

What research did you do on the other vaccinations she has received thus far?

[angie7]

I can assume that you are scared of the MMR b/c of talk about it causing autism. Let me assure you that there are many more dangerous things to worry about when it comes to vaxes then autism. Start researching vaccines as a whole but perhaps start with this one first.

[Marnica]

Look at the diseases that the MMR is intended to protect against (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) These were once thought to be all self-limiting childhood diseases that most kids got by the time they were 10, much like CP was for my generation. Do complications occur? Yes rarely in otherwise healthy children. Usually problems arise when the disease is not treated properly (Ie giving tylenol for a fever when a child has the measles) or the infected child is otherwise immunocompromised.

Take a look at this: http://www.blinkx.com/video/the-brad...XO3MhdzsNbPFqQ

30 years ago measles was a normal plot on a popular sitcom, now it is a killer disease??

Educate your self about the MMR itself and the diseases and that may give you some perspective. IMO I think the MMR is way scarier than any of those 3 diseases.