MMR Vaccine & WTT

Niksta · Mar 18th, 2012, 20:13 PM

Hi Guys,

First time user here!!
I have had a pre conception blood test which showed my immune level to Rubella was low (23). I had an immunisation of MMR on the 8th March, at first my doctor said it was only one dose, however he has now said that I need to have a second dose.
He is also telling me to wait ATLEAST 3 months before TTC. I have read the Australian Immunisation Handbook which states 28 days, I'm very confused how long should I wait? Do i really need to second dose?

PLEASE HELP....

MarineWAG · Mar 19th, 2012, 13:04 PM

I would personally follow the doctor's advice, he said it for a reason, or get a second opinion- he tailored his advice to you, the booklet is more general.

NurseSooz · Mar 19th, 2012, 16:36 PM

I give MMR regularly and I always say 3months as its a live vaccine and can do a lot of damage in pregnancy. Sorry to disapoint xx

tigger175 · Mar 27th, 2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Niksta

Hi Guys,

First time user here!!
I have had a pre conception blood test which showed my immune level to Rubella was low (23). I had an immunisation of MMR on the 8th March, at first my doctor said it was only one dose, however he has now said that I need to have a second dose.
He is also telling me to wait ATLEAST 3 months before TTC. I have read the Australian Immunisation Handbook which states 28 days, I'm very confused how long should I wait? Do i really need to second dose?

PLEASE HELP....

Hey, I just had a MMR vaccine yesterday and my doctor told me to wait 4 weeks to start ttc, although the nurse who actually gave it to me said 3 months. I pointed out to her that on the US CDC vaccine hand out she gave me to read it says 4 weeks as well. She just sort of said "huh, I guess 3 monts is just in case." But since my OB GYN said 4 weeks and the CDC sheet says 4 weeks, I am planning on starting to ttc in 4 weeks.

I wonder why your doc said you need a second dose? My titers were low as well but my doc is only giving me the 1 dose i had yesterday. Maybe if you tell him that you really want to start ttc then can redo your titer and see if another dose is nescessary? Do you live or work in an environment where you might be exposed to Rubella while pregnant? If so then I would definately want to make sure you are immune, since contracted Rubella while pregnant can really hurt the fetus.

-Dee

Kismet · Mar 27th, 2012, 22:26 PM

How funny! I also had my MMR yesterday!

My doc asked me when I was planning to TTC. We're waiting until at least July for other reasons so I didn't have a problem. I don't remember what he said about how long to wait, but it was more than 4 weeks. I think if you really feel you need to start TTC sooner than 3 months from now, it's best to get clarification from your doc and/or get a second opinion. You don't want to mess with this vaccine! (BTW - I had been vaccinated as a kid, but was only given one shot. Current guidelines state you need 2. My shot is considered to be the second. I was also told I need a tetanus shot since my last one was over 10 years ago.

I'll be getting that in 6 weeks and I'm hoping that doesn't put back our TTC date!)

Krish · Apr 24th, 2012, 16:24 PM

Hey frens,

My husband had an MMR shot today.We are trying to conceive.no luck since last two months.The Doctor said its perfectly safe for him to take it while we are ttc.I will be ovulating early next week probably.But we are little confused whether to wait for a month or not.I really don wanna wait

Please help!

Elpis_x · Apr 24th, 2012, 16:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Krish

Hey frens,

My husband had an MMR shot today.We are trying to conceive.no luck since last two months.The Doctor said its perfectly safe for him to take it while we are ttc.I will be ovulating early next week probably.But we are little confused whether to wait for a month or not.I really don wanna wait

Please help!

If it's just your husband that has had the MMR vaccination recently then you will be fine. I think I'm right in saying that the reason the vaccination is avoided during pregnancy is because the vaccine itself contains the virus, albeit a weaker version, which could possibly have an effect on the baby. So, if the virus for the vaccination isn't in your system, then you wouldn't need to worry about it effecting the baby.

Kismet · Apr 24th, 2012, 16:38 PM

If your doc said it's safe for him to have the shot and still TTC, then you should TTC!

Advice on these things is often much different for men than women.

Maybe some of the medical folks could weigh in on this?

Krish · Apr 24th, 2012, 16:48 PM

Thanks dearies!!!

Yeah I am about to ask some of my doc frens if thers any chance for it to enter my system while we ttc..

AnneBurg · Apr 24th, 2012, 18:02 PM

It is thought that full Rubella protection occurs after the first dose of MMR, but that full protection for measles a second dose of MMR is needed.
The reason why the recommendation is to wait to ttc for 4 weeks (that is the recommendation in Canada) after the vaccine is that there is a *theoretical* risk that the fetus could develop congenital rubella syndrome due to the virus contained within the vaccine itself. In the >1000 women who were vaccinated with MMR when they were pregnant but did not know it, there were NO cases of congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus.
However, that being said, even a theoretical risk is a big risk when we're talking about your own baby! Congenital rubella syndrome is a pretty serious thing, so I would follow the advice of your doc!

Mar 18th, 2012, 20:13 PM	#1
Niksta Waiting To Try (WTT) New BnB member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1	MMR Vaccine & WTT Hi Guys, First time user here!! I have had a pre conception blood test which showed my immune level to Rubella was low (23). I had an immunisation of MMR on the 8th March, at first my doctor said it was only one dose, however he has now said that I need to have a second dose. He is also telling me to wait ATLEAST 3 months before TTC. I have read the Australian Immunisation Handbook which states 28 days, I'm very confused how long should I wait? Do i really need to second dose? PLEASE HELP....

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Mar 19th, 2012, 13:04 PM	#2
MarineWAG Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 4,656	I would personally follow the doctor's advice, he said it for a reason, or get a second opinion- he tailored his advice to you, the booklet is more general.

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Mar 19th, 2012, 16:36 PM	#3
NurseSooz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 999	I give MMR regularly and I always say 3months as its a live vaccine and can do a lot of damage in pregnancy. Sorry to disapoint xx

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Mar 27th, 2012, 22:26 PM	#5
Kismet Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,983	How funny! I also had my MMR yesterday! My doc asked me when I was planning to TTC. We're waiting until at least July for other reasons so I didn't have a problem. I don't remember what he said about how long to wait, but it was more than 4 weeks. I think if you really feel you need to start TTC sooner than 3 months from now, it's best to get clarification from your doc and/or get a second opinion. You don't want to mess with this vaccine! (BTW - I had been vaccinated as a kid, but was only given one shot. Current guidelines state you need 2. My shot is considered to be the second. I was also told I need a tetanus shot since my last one was over 10 years ago. I'll be getting that in 6 weeks and I'm hoping that doesn't put back our TTC date!)

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Apr 24th, 2012, 16:24 PM	#6
Krish Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Irvine,CA Posts: 8	MMR Shot for husband Hey frens, My husband had an MMR shot today.We are trying to conceive.no luck since last two months.The Doctor said its perfectly safe for him to take it while we are ttc.I will be ovulating early next week probably.But we are little confused whether to wait for a month or not.I really don wanna wait Please help!

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Apr 24th, 2012, 16:38 PM	#8
Kismet Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,983	If your doc said it's safe for him to have the shot and still TTC, then you should TTC! Advice on these things is often much different for men than women. Maybe some of the medical folks could weigh in on this?

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Apr 24th, 2012, 16:48 PM	#9
Krish Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Irvine,CA Posts: 8	Thanks dearies!!! Yeah I am about to ask some of my doc frens if thers any chance for it to enter my system while we ttc..

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Apr 24th, 2012, 18:02 PM	#10
AnneBurg Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 130	It is thought that full Rubella protection occurs after the first dose of MMR, but that full protection for measles a second dose of MMR is needed. The reason why the recommendation is to wait to ttc for 4 weeks (that is the recommendation in Canada) after the vaccine is that there is a theoretical risk that the fetus could develop congenital rubella syndrome due to the virus contained within the vaccine itself. In the >1000 women who were vaccinated with MMR when they were pregnant but did not know it, there were NO cases of congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus. However, that being said, even a theoretical risk is a big risk when we're talking about your own baby! Congenital rubella syndrome is a pretty serious thing, so I would follow the advice of your doc!

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