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MMR Vaccine and Chicken Pox vaccine?
Hi Guys,
My daughter had her MMR vaccine combined with her chicken pox vaccine abt 14 days ago. SHe has been having a rash for the last 4 days. SHe also had 4 bumps that looked like insect bites. We did take her to the doc 4 days ago and she said that it was too late to have a reaction from the vaccine and was probably becuase of her new outfit she wore on her b'day.. I was doing more research and i find out that rashes can develop after 10-14 days after having the vaccine. These rashes that she has are all over her body (cheeks, legs, arms, chect, back). Has anyone had similar experience as this. WHat should i do?
7 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Get a second opinion by another doctor immediately. This may scare your daughter like it scared me when I was little but, take her to the hospital, bringing my teddy bear made me feel better. It could be poison ivy also that happened to my cousin when he had it. If it's poison ivy calamine lotion will clear it up. When I was little I broke out in rashes because of a food allergy. It may also be hives or an allergic reaction you can also use calamine lotion. Also if is taking any other medicines it could be a reaction from that. This website can also help you http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools... I hope she feels better!
- 1 decade ago
My daughter had that vaccine a year ago. I do remember my doctor saying that she may develop a rash within 10 days of the vaccine. She did infact develop some sort of rash which looked like mosquitoe bites all over her arms and legs which went away on there own. I did have her seen by a MD as at the time the rash appeared we were on vacation in europe.
- starfire978Lv 61 decade ago
That doc obviously didn't want to listen. I ran into the same thing with my son. He had miserable rash about 3 to 4 days after the shot and the doctor tried to tell me I had switched soaps or given him a food he was allergic too....Umm if I am a stay at home mom and haven't changed soaps or added new foods don't you think I would know??
When I told him I thought it was an allergic reaction to the shots he said there was no way a child would react to immunizations with a rash like that.
I changed doctors that day.
As for your poor little baby I would go get some benedryll cream/spray and use that on the parts that she says is itchy. Also possibly bendryll orally if she's miserable.
Take her to another doctor and have them look at the rash. Also something that helps with any kind itchy rash is oatmeal or baking soda baths. just let her soak in the tub make sure the water is lukewarm and not hot.
- TennesseeChickyLv 51 decade ago
Sounds like a reaction to the MMR vaccine. I'd suggest either a second opinion or to see another doctor. A child can break out up to a week after the vaccination. Does she seem to be uncomfortable? If so an oatmeal bath (Aveeno has a good one) can help along with calamine lotion. If she doesn't appear to be uncomfortable put her in loose fitting clothes (or better yet let her go naked-with diaper/underwear of course)
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- 1 decade ago
my kids didnt have any reaction to the vaccine... however, I would watch your daughter to make sure that the rash doesnt get any worse. maybe even draw an outline with a washable marker, and if it gets bigger really fast take her to the doctor
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Take her to another dr. My youngest developed a reaction to penicillian on the last day I gave it to her, so things do not always appear right away.
- gilgameshLv 61 decade ago
Maybe your doctor didn't know. I'd provide your doc with the information (as long as it came from a reputable site, such as WebMD) and see what they say after that.