MMR jab at Evelina Children's Hosp.

[cmacnew]

After repeatedly calling the hospital itself I'm no more the wiser, so turning to the friendly peeps of the EDF...

My son (16m) is due to have his MMR at St Thomas hospital on Friday, he has an egg allergy and so needs to have this done under supervision. Has anyone else experienced this and do you know how long the appointment takes? I'm guessing the whole point is that they keep them in for a few hours to observe but I really have no clue and don't know how to expect to have to hang around at the hospital.

It anyone else has any ideas then please let me know!

Thanks!

[Saffron]

Phone NHS direct 0845 4647. I think you need to speak to someone before the jab. There should be a standard clinical protocol for this. xx

[buggie]

Have looked after children having this done but not at Tommys. Few hours is what I'd expect.

They'll get him weighed & make sure there're anti-histamines & I'd guess an Epi-pen prescribed & ready to use.

The jab will be ordered & collected from pharmacy & the jab given - would guess they'd want to observe for 2hrs or so before letting you both go home.

Is there not a contact number for the department you're going to on your appt letter? If the name of the ward/clinic is on there the Tommy's switchboard should be able to put you through & you can check with them directly.