Bad Experiences with MMR Shot?

We've never had a bad reaction (or any reaction at all) to any shot.
We followed the regular vaccination schedule.

My kids have autism, and the shots had nothing to do with it. Kids do all kinds of things that also happen to be at the same time as the shots, and they have adverse events that could be blamed on all kinds of things. There is a big ball rolling to blame something, and vaccines have taken the wrap for all kinds of bad things since, because there is an industry behind it now, and they have grabbed hold of the "vaccine injury" idea because they have way too much invested.

There is a very small risk of seizure or allergic reaction, which you could have with many different experiences as a young baby, but you should speak to your doctor about what ever your fears are and what is the right course of action for your family, given your own medical needs and history.

I know one family with an issue, and it is an allergy, nothing more, nothing less, and just like some have a very strong reaction to antibiotoics, the good they do for the vast majority of people is worth researching every bit as much as the very small posibilty (a vertual improbablilty) of harm. Incidentally, I know a great many people with autistic kids, and many of them did not vaccinate to avoid it, and so, I would say, there is just as much anecdotal information to the contrary. Kids first eat honey or wear shoes or ride a pony sometime around this age too, and there is just as much causality.

Hundreds of years ago, most families lost more than half of their children to the deseases that most of us will never see, and hence, do not understand how great an impact modernity has provided us. In third world contries, where they do not have widespread vacine, people do not question the risk, they know what the real risk is. We should concentrate on this much more than we do. When the first small pox vaccine came out, people risked a one in ten chance of contracting small pox and dying and were willing to be quarentined for 6 weeks to gain immunity, so we have a very sheltered perspective of what modern medicine has offered us. It is because of the overwhelming safety of wide spread protection that you have the privalege to question at all.

Speak to your doctor, and if you do not agree with your doctors phylosophy, find one whom you trust and agree with, but make medical decisions based on facts that relate to your family and medical history, not the anecdotal junk you read on line.

M.

From the New England Journal Aug 2010
'The number of febrile seizures attributable to the administration of DTP and MMR vaccines was estimated to be 6 to 9 and 25 to 34 per 100,000 children, respectively. As compared with other children with febrile seizures that were not associated with vaccination, the children who had febrile seizures after vaccination were not found to be at higher risk for subsequent seizures or neurodevelopmental disabilities.' and

'A transient increase in the risk of febrile seizures should not obscure the benefits of vaccination with the DTP and MMR vaccines.20 Vaccination has reduced childhood morbidity and mortality resulting from diseases such as smallpox, poliomyelitis, and invasive infection with Haemophilus influenzae type b.20 Vaccination with DTP and MMR vaccines has also reduced the incidence of neurologic disabilities that would have resulted from pertussis or measles.21-23 Given these benefits, it is reassuring that vaccination with DTP and MMR vaccines does not appear to increase the risk of nonfebrile seizures or long-term neurodevelopmental problems among children who have febrile seizures after vaccination. Two large, population-based studies have found that children with febrile seizures do not appear to differ from children without febrile seizures in terms of intelligence, behavior, and academic progress.24,25 Our study provides additional evidence that children who have vaccine-associated febrile seizures are at no greater risk for epilepsy or learning, behavioral, or psychiatric disorders than other children with febrile seizures.

It's a really low risk and while I think it would be horribly frightening, there are apparently not long term repercussions.

Every parent is free to parent their child how they see fit, and the "vaccinations" debate has been on here so much.

As a professional nanny, I will not work for a family that has not had their child vaccinated. It's too much of a risk for me to take because someone else decided to not get their child vaccinated! I don't want to give that to my children, or give that to others.

There are way too many people/children that died from things like Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), and things of that nature, why are we all against vaccinating our kids?

Autism has been around for a long time, longer than i think any of us realize...

No amount of vitamins, immunity suppresants, and other things replace getting your kids vaccinated!

My son just had his MMR shot last week. He is 15 months old and he also got a shot for whooping cough. So far he does not have any reaction or any fevers after the shot. I do know some friends' kids get fevers after the shot but nothing serious.

If you are concerned about giving your son the MMR shot, you can ask his pediatrician to see what he thinks.

Sometimes my boys have gotten a fever after a shot, but other than that nothing, and I am thankful they are now fully vaccinated, and thus fully protected. If you feel more comfortable waiting, many people wait until after the child is 2. Just talk to your doctor about it.

Neither of my kids have had any kind of reaction to any shot, other than the occasional soreness or achiness. We followed the traditional vaccination schedule with both kids, including flu shots. My older daughter's vaccination records were lost (long story) and she actually had to have her kindergarten shots twice (once before kindergarten, and once in 2nd grade) and still had no reaction to any of them.

Bottom line, shots are really very safe. Side effects are rare. You really need to think about what it would be like for your child to come down with measles, and ask yourself if it's worth taking that chance of having an 18 month old with measles, vs the tiny risk of any kind of side effect.

To be honest my son only got an extremely high fever from the shot, HOWEVER, my goddaughter, had to have 2 MMRs within 2 months to "catch up" for kindergarten and upon receiving the second shot she had a seizure right there on the table and has had seizures ever since to the point that she is now on medication for epilepsy. My horror story comes from the DtaP shot, my daughter got her first one at 8 mos (we were delaying them purposly) and she immediately became unresponsive and a limp, lifeless ragdoll and I could not wake her for 5 mintues despite practically shaking her and screaming at her. Because of these two experiences, I am anti vax. I know they *can* be of great benefit, but I have two horrible experiences close to heart, and I just can't take the chance.

If you're having doubts, research the vaccine itself, every ingredient in it. If you're still having doubts hold off until your child is older or you feel better about giving it or not giving it. We mommy's have to take control of our kids' health since we are the only ones who TRULY have their best interests at heart. Good luck with your decision!

My son got the MMR at his 18 month check up. He immediately stopped talking and made not even sounds until 6 months later. Then he would point, his eyes would get intense, you could tell he had something to say but the only thing that would come out is a guttural sound. I have worked with him for hours everyday, and he is now speaking at about a 12 month level- maybe a bit higher since he can put words in a string that I can understand. I stopped all of his shots after that, obviously- but will continue them when he is over this, and a bit older. I now know that you can request the MMR shot in separate doses- they may not have any in the office, but if you keep pushing they should be able to order- limited availability.

my little guy got measles not full blown but he did get them ahhh what fun!!!! You could wait. I hear in 2011 they are superposed to be available separated again the chance of a reaction is less if they are separated.

We did not have any issues with the MMR and my daughter had it right on schedule.

In IL they still have measles outbreaks. in 2008 there was the largest outbreak of measles since they started vaccinating due to so many parents not getting their kids vaccinated, so measels is still very much a threat. That would be my only case for going ahead and getting it - if there is an outbreak and they have been vaccinated at least they have some immunity and they might not get such a bad case.

Good luck with your decision!
B.

I do belive the debate and uncertainty of autism and other complications regarding vaccines is still an issue thus, I staggered my kid's shots....so they received one at a time. My son is three and we are still catching up. He did not receive his first MMR shot until he was 2 1/2. No problems. If you can delay it until he is over 2 that is what I recommend to avoid any side effects. Best wishes.