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Child Has Rash After MMR Jab. Tired, Sleepy

Hi my 13 month old son had his MMR jab on 11th January and had developed a rash all over but mainly on his cheeks, neck , hands, legs and feet around a week ago, he has been very unhappy for around 2 weeks but this morning his rash has gone into red pin prick spots on his arms, hands and cheeks!!! He is refusing breakfast and only wanting milk but seems very tired even after sleeping through from 7.30pm til 7am. He seemed rather well yesterday so I m very concerned why the sudden change again :( Please help advise me. Kind regards Concerned mummy :(
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for your query,
Rash usually develops after MMR vaccination after 1 week to 10days of vaccination associated with mild decrease in appetite.
For rash you can apply the calamine lotion externally and if there is itching you can give oral antihistamine in prescribed dosage.
Usually the appetite will come back in 1 to 2 weeks but if the child is still having the rash with decreased oral intake consult your Pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query.
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Child Has Rash After MMR Jab. Tired, Sleepy

Hi, Thank you for your query, Rash usually develops after MMR vaccination after 1 week to 10days of vaccination associated with mild decrease in appetite. For rash you can apply the calamine lotion externally and if there is itching you can give oral antihistamine in prescribed dosage. Usually the appetite will come back in 1 to 2 weeks but if the child is still having the rash with decreased oral intake consult your Pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query.