Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it safe for a child with epilepsy to get mmr vaccine?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Safe and important: Measles, mumps and rubella can affect the central nervous system. Seizures could be more frequent with infection, not so much with the vaccine. It is important to protect your child against preventable diseases.
Answered 9/13/2015
2.3k views
Yes: Vaccine news often causes parents to worry - especially since our country doesn't see the actual diseases often. The risks of taking the vaccine are very small compared to the effects of the infection. I would encourage you to talk to your MD about your concerns but I don't hesitate to vaccinate my patients with epilepsy. http://www.nhs.uk/ipgmedia/national/epilepsy%20research%20uk/assets/vaccinationandepilepsy.pdf
Answered 9/13/2015
2.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
16 year old daughter has Crohn's disease on Imuran and Pentasa (mesalamine). Is it safe to get the MMR vaccine.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had MMR vaccination as a child in the correct immunization sequence. Do most people get MMR again as an adult? I had an adult MMR as well, but I'm curious if that is the norm to get it again as an adult?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a child still get rubella after an MMR immunization?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could my child have measles if he broke out in a rash after getting the MMR vaccine?
19 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
How many days after the MMR vaccine does child get a mild fever?
I read an article that said delaying the MMR vaccine in a child after 15 month of age increases chances of febrile seizures. Why? My son is scheduled to get it at 16 months. He couldn't get it at 15 months due to a cold. Should I be concerned?
Is it safe for someone with diabetes n hypertension to get the MMR vaccine?
Blood work showed I am only not immune to mumps only but I got the MMR vaccine two years ago. Is this possible? Safe to get it again?
A child at my daughters school was confirmed to have German measles on Tuesday. My daughter had her mmr and chickenpox vaccination on Tuesday evening. The sister said she will not get a fever from either of the vaccinations but today she has a fever?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
