MMR Vaccine (relocating to, schedule, pediatricians)

[Jakaleo]

I am looking for a pediatrician in Massachusetts that will administer the MMR vaccine in three separate doses. Does anyone know of any pediatricians that will administer the shot this way? I know you can order the vaccine separately through MERCK but I can not find a pediatrician that is willing to do this. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Charliekeet]

You know, my wife and I asked our pediatrician about this recently. His opinion is that since he's been a pediatrician for more than 30 years, he's given it 10s of thousands of times, and he's never had anyone's kid have serious problems as a result, he doesn't have an indication that the administration of this medicine should be changed - hence, follow the established procedure. He's aware that there have been kids with bad reactions to the vaccine, so it's not impossible, but isn't that the case with most treatments?

I share this not to question your search, but to explain why I, and other people I know who have recently-vaccinated kids, have not heard of anyone getting it in pieces rather than together. Good luck & God bless.

[Sistina]

We delay/selective vaccinate and are relocating to MA soon. I'm very curious to hear responses.

[TouchOfWhimsy]

You might have good luck asking on mothering.com. If you go to the discussion forums, you can go to Finding Your Tribe and ask in the CT/MA/RI tribe... or ask in the vaccination forum. There are lots of people there who are well-educated on alternative vaccination schedules/non-vaxing.