My Cupcake and Munchkin took their MMRV shots last week.. My Munchkin was due for his first year MMR shot.. so we took the MMRV which adds the Varicella vaccination. Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella (chicken pox) is what MMRV is.
These may appear as harmless illnesses in children but can lead to serious complications that may involve hospitalisation. According to a pamphlet, these viruses are highly contagious and mainly target children so it is vital to prevent them from harming your child. It goes on to say, 'An infection may spread to other family members plus burden parents who have to miss work to care for a sick child. Now, additional protection from the Varicella (chicken pox) virus alongside the compulsory MMR vaccinations is available. You can spare your child from the extra pain and injections by protecting against 4 threats at 1 go.'
The MMR is a must in our country (Malaysia) but the Varicella shot is optional. Some parents prefer their kids to get it when they are young and be done with it. I've heard of chicken pox parties overseas but do not know if we have that here in Malaysia. When Cupcake turned 1 and had her shots we opted for the compulsory MMR shot and did not take the Varicella shot. However, when Munchkin turned 1 it coincided with a friend getting the chicken pox (you can read about it here) and so we took the MMRV shot for him as well as for my daughter. Apparently, she will not have to take the compulsory MMR shot in Primary One (when she is 7years old) later as she has already been vaccinated.
Since we are in Sandakan, Sabah we went to Klinik Pakar Kanak-Kanak Chin. Details about this very good paediatrician and his clinic can be found here.
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