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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 

April 24-May 1, 2010, is National Infant Immunization Week. I think this is a perfect follow-up to our last post. With the rise in rates of Autism, concerned parents, medical professionals and the general public are asking, what causes Autism and how can we stop it? Desperately searching for the cause of Autism, researchers are testing every possibility. There are many theories out there for what causes Autism, and they include vaccines, genetics, food allergies, immune deficiency, brain development differences, etc. The problem is, none of these theories have been proven.

According to the CDC, there has been no proven link between vaccines and autism. So, please get your baby vaccinated. By not vaccinating your baby, you are putting her or him at risk for very serious diseases. We here at NCPPC would also like to remind you that breastfeeding is a natural way for you to immunize your baby against common infections, like colds.

Watch the CDC’s video, “Get the Picture- Childhood Immunizations” to learn more about vaccines and your baby.

For more information on vaccine schedules in New York State, visit the NYS Department of Health website or view their Recommend Immunization Schedule (Spanish).