Hi, doctor. i would like to ask you about my baby 6 month vaccination of measles at his 6 month. due to the corona virus lock down in sa, is it ok for me to postpone the vacinne? thanks

Probably: It is routinely given at a year or later in the USA, but likely done earlier in SA due to the local prevalence of unimmunized populations or periodic measles cases. I would contact the kids doc for their input based on local conditions, but in the long term it could be done that way.

Vaccines: Many doctors in the US have made accommodations to their medical practices due to the COVID 19 pandemic. For instance, some pediatrician here have the parents schedule individual appointments for vaccinations. That way there is no social distancing problems in waiting rooms and spaces can be cleaned between patients. Give her pediatrician as call as they may be able to give her vaccine (or you can