https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 15:27:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1314369 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:10:36 +0000 lizzywiz 1314369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, Bees. I am going with my gut and rescheduling.<br /> She had her 18 month well check but didn't get the shots because she was on steroids for her croup/ breathing stuff that I have posted about before. This was just a vax appt. so I am going to reschedule.<br /> Thanks for the input! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313450 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 12:09:53 +0000 dagret 1313450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pediatrician won't vaccinate if they have a fever. And the practice is a very strict, AAP-schedule-adhering one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313438 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 12:06:37 +0000 mrbee 1313438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wait til no fever as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313235 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:05:54 +0000 Mamaof2 1313235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would keep the 18 month well visit but reschedule the shots when your LO doesn't have a fever.</p> <p>Our ped will do vax when sick but not if a fever is present. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313215 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:57:00 +0000 MsLipGloss 1313215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our ped won't vax if your LO has a fever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313201 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:52:57 +0000 Arden 1313201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definetely would reschedule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313159 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:44:43 +0000 Mamasig 1313159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got DS' 15 month shots when he had a double ear infection and he was fine. The doc said we could wait or get it over with. Maybe you could call the doc/nurse and see what they suggest? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313142 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:38:22 +0000 lizzywiz 1313142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: nope- 8-4 office hours. I have to find a new one, probably.<br /> @looch: @littlek: that is a good idea and I love being cleared by a DR. (I always assume the worst, so t helps to talk me off the ledge) but vax appt at my pediatrician are nurses only, just to give shot. I can try to get in for a real appt. though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313030 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:16:32 +0000 littlek 1313030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask doctor. I'd still bring your LO to the doctor just to make sure your LO doesn't have an ear infection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313024 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:14:55 +0000 twinmama 1313024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened to us at our 15 mo appt. We still went but chose to delay the vaccines to a later nurses visit when the kids were well. The ped said it wasn't a bad idea since they were due for their first mmr, which can be one of the more reactive ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313017 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:12:32 +0000 lizzywiz 1313017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: @Mrs. Confetti: I LOVE it when someone has been through something similar and can report an outcome :heart: ...uh, too bad about the double ear infection and 103 fever, though, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313013 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:11:38 +0000 mrsjyw 1313013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS had a bad head cold during his 12 month well check, instead of the five vaccines he was supposed to get he got three (the other two will be at his 15 month chk).</p> <p>However, the flu vaccine was one of the ones that he did get, and he ended up with a real bad case (103 fever, etc.) a week later. Not sure if it was related, but we probably won't be doing it again if it happens and wait it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313012 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:11:33 +0000 looch 1313012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would take the opportunity to bring LO in, to rule out an ear infection and let the doctor advise you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313010 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:11:05 +0000 regberadaisy 1313010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: My ped usually doesn't vax when sick esp with a fever. But I also think it's pretty important to vax on time. I would call, they might be able to get you in within the next week or so. Do they do early morning appts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313008 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:09:51 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1313008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the doc OK's it, I would do it. C got his 18 month shots while dealing with a double ear infection - was totally fine. The doc will know the threashhold of what fever/illness is safe for LO to handle shots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313001 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:08:29 +0000 hilsy85 1313001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm I would probably put it off if she still has fever in the morning and try to get in next week. But I have no real basis for that, just what I think I would do. hope she feels better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1313000 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:08:25 +0000 Silva 1313000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the doctor said it was okay, I'd do it. My LO was never really bothered by her vaccines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1312998 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:07:52 +0000 autumnlove 1312998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO's Dr doesn't vaccinate when sick...we have to go back to a clinic when she is well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vaccinating-when-toddler-is-sick#post-1312991 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:06:48 +0000 lizzywiz 1312991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is scheduled for 18 months vaccinations tomorrow ( she is 20 months, but I am just late). BUT, she has been rocking a crazy fever for the last 24 hours and I am thinking of canceling. I WOH, so rescheduling means putting it off for another 1-2 weeks, or maybe even three, when I can get off work.<br /> The internet and my pediatrician say that vaxing when sick is fine but I don't feel like I want to stress her body out further.<br /> What would you do? Or what have you done, if this has happened to you? </p>