MMR Please help!

Vics128 | 21:34 Wed 05th Apr 2006 | Parenting

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I gave my little boy his MMR jab last week, they said that in a weeks time he could get a fever.. which he has!

It started yesterday morning, and tonight his temperature is 39.8. I have done all the obvious, Calpol, Nurofen cool towel and light clothing. Just wondered if anyone else's babies suffered like this, and how long it lasts.

I feel dreadfull because I know that I have caused him to be so poorly. Its horrid.

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Lou Knee

my advice to you would be to keep a close eye on your little boy which i am sure you are already doing, but if you are in any doubt as to how to proceed contact a medic.......and dont hang about.......better to call them and have them tell you all is well than the alternative..

and as a footnote regarding your final paragraph.......you are a parent......you will always be in the wrong........you will always feel guilty.......you will never do enough to satisfy.........but they will love you anyway.......welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood.......enjoy!!

Vics128

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Thankyou Lou Knee I think I am jsut feelng a bit tired cos he was up last night, just wanting a cuddle! which I cant blame him for as he is really under the weather!

gessoo

Poor you. I can understand how you feel. Personally I would ring the NHS health line straight away, if only to alleviate your fears. I'm sure you are a wonderful, caring mum.

Best wishes.

kh_merrills

Hi Vics128.

My Daughter was ill last week and I got told that if her temperature reaches 40 take him to Doctors/A & E straight away.

When she had her injections she suffered too but not for long - less than a week.

You did the still did the right thing having it done as think of how awful it would be if he got sick with MM or R - it would be a lot worse.

Lack of sleep is awful but try and sleep when he does - which I know is easier said than done - let the housework wait! Your more important!!!

Hope he is better soon. xxxxx

curiosity

14 years ago my daughter got "mild" but a full blown measles illness after the MMR. She was delirious with her temp and it was around 40. Apart from the usual cooling & Calpol & cuddles I didn't need to do anything else (the Dr said) But there is a risk with a high temp of febrile convulsions, basically seizures brought on by the high temp. My friends son had one. These in themselves arn't a permanent concern, but at the time are very worrying for you. My daughter was twitchy, but didn't have a convulsion, but if you get more concerned about this happening to him go to A&E. Otherwise hope he gets well soon.

tobyjug

Call NHS direct on 08454647 (24hr) now...

They are brilliant (not a word i use lightly). My son had mumps 6 weeks after jab.... Only had a lighter form thanks to jab.It's just one of life's little irony's.

little coojy

my daughter like curositys got measles after on of her mmr jabs, bit of a nightmare cause i was pregnant again at the time and as you no your supposed to steer clear of this, but all was ok, she had a febile convoltion frightning at the time but no harm done it was caused with her temp being to high, lots of cooling down with a sponge and calpol soon has them on the mend, but if your at all concerned go to a&e or get the doctor out know one knows your daughter better than you.

little coojy

sorry son better than you.

jake-the-peg

I hope your son's feeling better now.

If you're still feeling bad for having caused him to be sick this might help:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4871728.stm