MMR reaction
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Topic: MMR reaction
Posted By: jano1
Subject: MMR reaction
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 7:08pm
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Hi,
Last week DD had 15month imms (MMR). She hasn't had a reaction to previous shots but has with this one. She has a rash on her body that seems to be getting worse (spreading down her leg and arm). I rang healthline this morning and they said it was within the normal range. Has anyone else noticed a more severe reaction to this shot? She has been pretty grouchy for the last 2 days. ------------- http://www.thebump.com/?utm_source=ticker&utm_medium=UBB&utm_campaign=tickers"> |
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Posted By: wellsini
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 7:42pm
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I had a friend that that happened to one of her twins. Its a reaction to the measles part ... it appears they get a measles type rash sometimes. One twin got it the other didn't. Its not contagious or anything just looks bad! -------------  
 
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Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 7:49pm
| Thanks- I thought it might be a measles reaction. Doesn't seem to bother her, apart from being grizzly. |
Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 8:45pm
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My DD had the same reaction to her MMR imms at 15 months. She was fine until about 8-9 days later when the rash started to appear on her upper torso, then it spread over the next week up her neck and face, and down her arms and rest of her body. It looked awful. It didn't bother her but she was also a bit grizzly for a few days - no fever though. I rang healthline at the time and they told me the same thing, and said to expect the rash to last up to about 10-14 days. Hers took about 2 weeks to clear up. They also said just to keep a close eye on it and if it didn't clear up to take her back to the Doctor, and just the usual about imms i.e. paracetamol if they develop a fever etc. Apparently only a very small percentage will develop the rash which is harmless and not contagious. ------------- 
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 01 June 2010 at 7:16am
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My DS2 got a rash and was grizzly, but no fever. From memory, it was about 10 days after the injection. ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: Cassie
Date Posted: 01 June 2010 at 8:01am
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DD2 had the same - they say that it's uncommon, but I know so many people whose babies react this way. ------------- ~Cassie~   
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