Contraindications
There are very few genuine reasons why an immunisation should not be given. Let your
doctor or health visitor know if your child:
- Is acutely unwell or has a very high fever , more than 38 degrees
C.( A cold without the child being acutely ill is not a contraindication).
- Has had a true anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose or
is allergic to eggs (Because the measles part of the MMR vaccine is
grown in chick cells, there was a worry that it might cause a reaction
in children who are allergic to eggs. In fact, evidence shows that it
is safe to give MMR vaccine even to children who have a very severe
reaction to eggs. If you are worried about how your child will react
to the vaccine, talk to your doctor, who may consider immunising her
in a hospital so she can be watched carefully.)
- Is taking any medicine, particularly steroids
- Is receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
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