Hi all,

Well, Smee's having her MMR tomorrow, and though i have the list of potential side-effects/post-vaccination issues my GP gave me i was wondering if any of you whose kids have had it had any extra advice. She's usually fine after her vaccinations, sometimes a little grumpy the day after/sore on the vaccine site for a few hours, but never had a temp or rash or anything.

This is her last vaccination before her big break so i want it to go smoothly for her (so there's no awful memories lurking when she has the pre-school boosters). I always hold her and am calm and loving but not over-sympathetic ("Oh darlin, i know it stings, but what a brave girl! Look at the bells!" etc.) so she usually cheers up before we get out of the heath visitors room.

Did anyone have particular problems with this? Anyone got tips?

NB - i know this is a contentious subject, and please rest assured that we thought very carefully about the decision to have her vacc'd. I'm not looking for stats on terrible side-effects like death, i just want to hear from those who've had the MMR done and their experiences.

Thanks

Bec