Comments on: Ask Dr. Sears: Splitting Up MMR Vaccine, What to Do When Vaccines Aren’t Available

By: m. benbow

m. benbow — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:16:28 +0000

for robin h melillo and the note of spring 2009. a year has passed and i hope you’ve been able to make a decision about what to do. any concerns that administering mmr a month or more downline from receiving the measles and rubella would represent over-vaccinating your child is misplaced. the longstanding recommendation is two doses of the trivalent mmr vaccine, both doses administered on or after the first birthday and separated by 28 or more days. the conventional timing of administration at the first and fourth birthdays fits these stipulations, but to deviate so long as you meet the guidelines noted above represents anything but over administration. so quit beating yourself up as you strive to do the best for your child. insuring protection against these illnesses as you’re apparently aware is the primary goal.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:49:33 +0000

I just contacted Merks and they mentioned the vaccine will not be available for the next 2 years. Not only have they stopped making mumps vaccine but Measle and rubella as well according to the representative i spoke to. Unfortunately the last shipment was in October 2008 and Merks is saying they will no longer manufactur the individual vaccines due to manufacturing capacity conflict. Merk confirmed the combined MMR does NOT contain thimerosal (ethylmercury preservative) it is still three live vaccines in one and some children with deficient intestinal predispositions may be at risk of the vaccine < My question is , can I protect my child by using live bacteria like Culturel to line her intestin and build her up so to speak to protect her from the virulent effect of the vaccine?

By: rhonda

rhonda — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:26:46 +0000

millions of kids got the mmr and do not have autism..

By: Jessie

Jessie — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:57:09 +0000

***if we just would have given the mmr…our kids would have autism***
BUT at least they wouldnt be OVERVACCINATED ::gasp::

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:37:08 +0000

What a totally irresponsible answer from Rhonda on April 10th. Not quite sure why she’s even responding to this thread as it doesn’t seem to relate to her.

By: rhonda

rhonda — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:14:56 +0000

if you just would have given the mmr.. you wouldn’t be in that boat of overvacinating….

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:02:26 +0000

Hi..I am totally in the same boat..gave the measles and was just about to give the rubella shot and found out there was no mumps left, called merck and gave them myh feedback and told everyone I knew to also call and complain. I dont know what to do, have the rubella shot sitting in my fridge and dont want to give it until I find the mumps in case I have to give the MMR which was the whole point of avoiding that. I am so frustrated and feel that they gave parents no options and its not right at all!!!

By: Robin H. Melillo

Robin H. Melillo — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:40:17 +0000

I paid out of pocket to get the vaccine separated. I was told that the Mumps would be available in the second quarter of 2009. I gave my 27 month old son the measles in early December 2008 because I was planning a trip to Arizona where there was an out break. In January, I gave the Rubella vaccine in preparation for the Mumps to be available in the next few weeks. I got a call from the pharmacy last week and I was told that Merk is no longer making the Mumps vaccine.
This is totally irresponsible of Merk. They should have at least given some warning that they would stop producing the vaccine. In addition it is un-ethical. Now my son may have to get the MMR and as aresult be OVER vaccinated.
As parents, consumers and free citizens we should have the power to make the choices that we see fit for our families.
I am so upset about this recent development. Please help me to find the Mumps.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:45:37 +0000

My ped told me at my dd 12 month check up that the company that makes the MMR vaccine is no longer splitting the shot up into single doses and the only option is for the MMR together now. Is this true? She has celiac disease and I am afraid to give her the MMR. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

By: traacey

traacey — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:37:15 +0000

I am trying to seperate the MMR for my son. I contacted Hopewell pharmacy and they stated that they only have the measles vaccine. I was told by two physicians that Merk is going to stop making the measles as well. Any suggestions