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Single MMR vaccines

Salll

Hi there

My child is 3 and due for his booster MMR this month. 
As he had a very bad reaction to the first MMR, I am not prepared to have the combined vaccination again.

I have tried all avenues to find somewhere that administers the single vaccines, but without success. Does anyone know where I can find out this type of information? And are the individual vaccinations still available?

Many thanks for your help. I find myself in such a quandary as to the right to do and would appreciate any pointers.

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  • It's been a while since I've looked into the Wakefield scandal and the evidence initially presented as a potential factor linking the development of autism to the combined MMR innoculation. However, to the best of my recollection; the proposed link was the perforation of the blood-brain barrier, allowing specific (generally rectal) protiens to pass through, causing an array of symptoms analagous to autism (although I believe that some of the more voracious tabloids began discussing the potential use of ethyl mercury as a preservative as well).
    After a brief search, I can't find any accredited sources agreeing with this hypothesis.
    Regardless, as you are aware, there ARE risks to any vaccine (not just the combined MMR jab). However, in most instances the general concensus is that the benefits outweigh the risks.
    As a side note, it appears that the general view of the risks of uncombined jabs are: increased potential of a period of illness following vaccine (i.e. 3 chances rather than one), chance of missing one or more of the vaccinations (with obvious effects), slightly increased risk of catching any of the named diseases (innoculations must occur some weeks apart).
    Overall, as long as your child is vaccinated (as you're aware, the discussed scandal caused a great many people to avoid the vaccinations entirely. Leading to an increased instance of all three conditions within the UK), my opinion is that you should continue in the way you are most comfortable. However, I would advise that you discuss this with your GP. It is likely that they will be able to help you find an appropriate clinic to schedule and administer the seperate jabs (these will occur at your cost, and your GP is very likely more concerned that the baby is innoculated than, strictly, how that occurs). They will also be able to give you a better idea of the risks of three seperate innoculations.
    Finally, the internet is a great resource for information, but you must check your references carefully (there is alot of writing ont he web, most of it opinion. Much like alot of my post!).
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  • It's been a while since I've looked into the Wakefield scandal and the evidence initially presented as a potential factor linking the development of autism to the combined MMR innoculation. However, to the best of my recollection; the proposed link was the perforation of the blood-brain barrier, allowing specific (generally rectal) protiens to pass through, causing an array of symptoms analagous to autism (although I believe that some of the more voracious tabloids began discussing the potential use of ethyl mercury as a preservative as well).
    After a brief search, I can't find any accredited sources agreeing with this hypothesis.
    Regardless, as you are aware, there ARE risks to any vaccine (not just the combined MMR jab). However, in most instances the general concensus is that the benefits outweigh the risks.
    As a side note, it appears that the general view of the risks of uncombined jabs are: increased potential of a period of illness following vaccine (i.e. 3 chances rather than one), chance of missing one or more of the vaccinations (with obvious effects), slightly increased risk of catching any of the named diseases (innoculations must occur some weeks apart).
    Overall, as long as your child is vaccinated (as you're aware, the discussed scandal caused a great many people to avoid the vaccinations entirely. Leading to an increased instance of all three conditions within the UK), my opinion is that you should continue in the way you are most comfortable. However, I would advise that you discuss this with your GP. It is likely that they will be able to help you find an appropriate clinic to schedule and administer the seperate jabs (these will occur at your cost, and your GP is very likely more concerned that the baby is innoculated than, strictly, how that occurs). They will also be able to give you a better idea of the risks of three seperate innoculations.
    Finally, the internet is a great resource for information, but you must check your references carefully (there is alot of writing ont he web, most of it opinion. Much like alot of my post!).
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