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Subject: BS: Measles outbreak From: GUEST,Eliza Date: 25 Apr 13 - 04:24 PM I'm a bit worried about this growing measles epidemic in Wales. I'm wondering if my husband should have the MMR vaccine, as he's had no contact whatsoever with either measles, mumps or rubella in his own country, and last year was absolutely pole-axed by a severe case of chickenpox. I doubt if he's got any antibodies in his system for these diseases and they could potentially be very serious for him. However, I don't know if the MMR would have bad side-effects for him, as it's a weakened but live vaccine. Any ideas anyone? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Jack the Sailor Date: 25 Apr 13 - 04:27 PM Have him talk to an MD? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: GUEST,Eliza Date: 25 Apr 13 - 04:40 PM It might be the best thing to do Jack. It's just that the poor doctors are so busy at our surgery and I hope they don't think I'm a fusspot! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Greg F. Date: 25 Apr 13 - 04:42 PM Don't under any circumstances give him the shot. Listen to the anti-vaccination hysterics. Whatever you do, don't listen to scientists of the medical community. You don't want him to catch autism, do you? I'm sure Saint Liz will gladly fill you in on the rest. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: GUEST,CS Date: 25 Apr 13 - 04:46 PM Bah! The last time I was at an *emergency* surgery last summer, the joint was full to the brim with mums with kids with colds - ie totally non-emergency stuff. Your GP will probably be pleased to find someone who wants something more than antibiotics for a minor throat infection. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Jack the Sailor Date: 25 Apr 13 - 04:48 PM I would discuss risk/reward with a Dr. if I were him. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Bee-dubya-ell Date: 25 Apr 13 - 05:05 PM None of those "childhood diseases" are anything to sneeze at when contracted by adults. My father caught mumps from my sister while in his early thirties and the disease developed into encephalitis. As a result, he's been subject to grand mal epileptic seizures for much of his life. Fortunately, today's anti-epilepsy drugs work pretty well so he hasn't had a seizure in ages, but he still has to take the drugs every day. Unless there's sound scientific evidence of problems when the vaccine is administered to adults (and not just anti-vaccine hysteria), get the shots. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: GUEST,Eliza Date: 25 Apr 13 - 05:16 PM That's what I'm afraid of Bee-dubya-ell. I don't want him to get one of these diseases and have complications. He was so ill with chickenpox he was bedridden for a long time and got a chest infection (a common effect of adult chickenpox). He's never come into contact with our germs and he'd be a sitting duck. It's not autism I fear, that's a developmental problem in young children (no evidence of MMR connection either). I'm worried that the immunisations will have bad reactions.I think he'll have to see the doctor and get some info. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Newport Boy Date: 25 Apr 13 - 05:31 PM Eliza - the NHS website is worth a read, particularly: MMR is routinely given to children as part of their vaccination schedule, as well as other at-risk groups. It can also be given on the NHS to others, of any age, that need to be protected against measles, mumps and rubella and/or in the event of a measles outbreak. and adults who missed out on MMR as a baby can have both doses within a month of each other later in life on the NHS. ..... Anyone who is travelling to an area that is known to have had outbreaks of measles, mumps or rubella should ensure that they are fully immunised. Reactions to the MMR are generally described as slight. Phil |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Newport Boy Date: 25 Apr 13 - 05:34 PM The outbreak is not confined to South Wales. There are now a large number of cases in the North, and London numbers are beginning to increase. Phil |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: GUEST,Eliza Date: 25 Apr 13 - 05:49 PM Thank you all for your comments. I think I'll make him an appointment for next week to see about a jab. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Greg F. Date: 25 Apr 13 - 05:51 PM I don't want him to get one of these diseases Now please read slowly and carefully: He Will Not Contract Any Of Those Disease From The Vaccine. OK? Relax. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: GUEST,Eliza Date: 11 May 13 - 01:22 PM Thank you all for your encouragement and advice. I consulted the NHS website as you suggested, and saw that adults can have the MMR jab. So my husband went along to see the Practice Nurse, who was very much in favour of him having the jab and did it there and then. He'll be going for the second one in three weeks. No side-effects at all. I'm so relieved, as he's now been immunised. As he would say, "Un grand 'OUF!' de soulagement!" (a big sigh of relief) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Measles outbreak From: Q (Frank Staplin) Date: 11 May 13 - 04:00 PM Good! Adults are sometimes severely impacted by the "childhood" diseases. |
