Measles Outbreak - new case in MD

[Tink3815]

Are any American Dis parents concerned about traveling with infants under 12 months old since they have not received their first dose of the MMR vaccine yet?

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I don't have one under 12 months, but I sure would be if I did.

 

[Cfabar1]

Yes, we are very nervous. Have 2 or 3 trips to WDW planned... Am worried we will need to cancel....

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

When my kiddo was a baby, there was a measles outbreak near us so I absolutely understand the concern. My rec is to speak with your pediatrician - in some cases they allow babies to get the 1st dose at 6 months.

 

[Tink3815]

My grandson was premie at 34 weeks, so I'm not sure what the impact getting the MMR early would be.

 

[pezgirlroy]

Are any American Dis parents concerned about traveling with infants under 12 months old since they have not received their first dose of the MMR vaccine yet?

I would be if I had an infant that age.

 

[CarolynFH]

My grandson was premie at 34 weeks, so I'm not sure what the impact getting the MMR early would be.

The idea is that the baby has antibodies from the mom at birth, but those antibodies gradually disappear and are low enough by roughly six months of age to be insufficient in a high risk situation. I’d definitely consult the pediatrician about recommended protective measures.

 

[barkley]

I would be concerned but i also caught chicken pox at the age of 4 months despite the doctor telling my mom it was 'impossible' and not to worry about my brother who had them being in proximity to me

as an aside-if anyone is old enough to have been immunized for measles in the 60's-80's they might want to have the blood work done to check for the antibodies to fight measles. back in '89 there were outbreaks among vaccinated kids that indicated a need for a second dose (they've since then improved on the dosage). I learned as an adult that my immunization had not taken and the doctor said it was not uncommon in my age group.

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

Yes, I would be quite nervous with young kids. And also agree with the above about asking for the antibody test in certain situations. It's really a sad situation.

 

[georgina]

as an aside-if anyone is old enough to have been immunized for measles in the 60's-80's they might want to have the blood work done to check for the antibodies to fight measles. back in '89 there were outbreaks among vaccinated kids that indicated a need for a second dose (they've since then improved on the dosage). I learned as an adult that my immunization had not taken and the doctor said it was not uncommon in my age group.

When I was pregnant in 1990 I had no rubella immunity, so after DD was born I got a shot, I think it was MMR but that was a long time ago, so not positive.