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Old 08-08-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ProspectiveSingleMom
On the issue of splitting the MMR vaccine into it's three components -- I totally agree with that being an option. I had rubella when I was three weeks old (lived in a poor area where lack of access to healthcare was common). It was very mild (as it usually is in babies) and the only "treatment" I needed was staying home until I was better. Then, when I got to whatever the age is for the MMR vaccine, I got that. So, in my case, the rubella portion of the vaccine was completely unnecessary, yet there was no other option available at that time.

Actually, rubella is pretty mild for everyone except developing fetuses. Then it can be horrific.

The split dose MMR is a good option. It can be a pain to get it in split doses. I think they tell you how to do it on askdrsears.com.