Disclaimer: NCPPC wants to remind you that it is very important to get your baby vaccinated. 

As the parent of a toddler, I’m sure you’re well aware by now that babies have a lot of doctor’s appointments for check-ups, to be weighed, to get shots, etc. If you’re wondering which vaccinations your child needs, visit New York State’s Department of Health page. A recent CBS News video highlights a study that shows an increased risk for fever-related seizures in toddlers when the MMRV vaccine is administered in one short, as opposed to giving the MMR in one shot and the Varicella vaccine given in another shot.

Are you confused? This may help:

• MMR vaccine= Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine
• MMRV vaccine= Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine

To help clarify the risk, watch the video clip, “Infant Vaccine Increases Seizure Risk” 
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In the video, the doctor recommends that babies get the MMR and the Varicella vaccines in two separate shots. The CDC says that “The rate of febrile seizures during the 7–10 days after vaccination was about 2 times higher in children who received MMRV vaccine (9 per 10,000 children vaccinated), compared with children who received measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and varicella vaccines separately at the same visit (4 per 10,000 children vaccinated).”

 What are your thoughts on this news segment?

Sources:

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccines: What Your Need to Know , CDC, 2008

What Clinicians Need to Know About MMRV Vaccine Safety, CDC, 2008