MMR Today - Is this ok?

[CJMommy]

DS (12 months) is having his MMR this morning. Is it okay to take him to nursery afterwards? I thought it would be fine but am now questionning myself?
Thanks

[chuckeyegg]

My DS had no ill effects after MMR, the effects if any are not felt for a few weeks normally.

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[andiem]

yes mine was fine after it the reaction usually occurs 7 to 10 days after if they are going to have one
ds2 didn't have any ill effects at all from either the first or booster dose

[HensMum]

DS also had no side effects. The nurse said any side effects would show up about week afterwards but he was fine.

[ihavenewsockson]

sorry for slight hijack-
my DS has got his too today but he's had a cold.
will he be ok to have the jab?

[belgo]

No I probably wouldn't give the MMR if he had a cold, and definitely not if he has a temperature.

[andiem]

I delayed ds2 when he had a cold the practice nurse will ask if they have been fit and well and won't do it so I would cancel the appt

[chuckeyegg]

I think as long as they don't have a fever it's okay but best to check with your surgery before making a wasted journey.

Hxx

[CJMommy]

Thanks all for your advice. I wouldn't take DS if he had a cold either. He has a permanantly runny nose but otherwise fine.

[ihavenewsockson]

no temp , just a really runny nose.

but will ring and check.

thanks.

[HensMum]

I asked the same thing when DS was due to have his and the advice was no, wait. I'm glad I did as the mild sniffle he had midweek turned into the worst cold he'd ever had by the weekend. I dread to think what he'd have been like if he'd had the jab too.
We waited until he was 100% well, and like I say, no side effects so I'm really pleased we did.

[pagwatch]

no - I really would have a child vaccinated while they were unwell - temperature or not.

[pagwatch]

wouldn't
flippin heck - what a numbnuts I am

[peachface]

Postpone if your child has a cold, esp if a temperature present - just don't forgot to rebook! Nursery fine after MMR but both my boys had reactions about 5/7 days afterwards being clingy and having runny noses (strangely!) and generally a bit under the weather, so just be aware that you might need to keep ds off nursery later in the week if he does have any sort of response.