A 10-month-old infant presents with fever, irritability and a blanching maculopapular rash. She received her first dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)...

Question

A 10-month-old infant presents with fever, irritability and a blanching maculopapular rash. She received her first dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine 7 days ago. Parents are concerned about a vaccine reaction. She is well hydrated and systemically well. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

This is likely a normal post-vaccination reaction that will settle; manage with antipyretics and observation

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She has measles and must be reported and isolated

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The MMR vaccine has failed and she needs a repeat dose immediately

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She is having an anaphylactic reaction and requires intramuscular adrenaline

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She should not receive any further vaccines

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): MMR vaccine adverse effects

A 10-month-old infant presents with fever, irritability and a blanching maculopapular rash. She received her first dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine 7 days ago. Parents are concerned about a vaccine reaction. She is well hydrated and systemically well. What is the most appropriate advice?