odile Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 1054 measles cases in the UK so far this year, and around 70 for last month. Fears that an epidemic could be on the way - only 75% of children are vaccinated, when 90+ is required for the population to be protected. Brain damage, gangrene, pneumonia, and so many other debilitating illnesses are proven side-effects of the disease. To be properly covered both doses are required.If you children have not received the MMR or only one dose, especially if they are in a nursery or full time ed, please get them up-todate with their vaccinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkster Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 What is French for measles? Also does anybody know what MMR translates too. My son did not have the vaccine but based on this information I would like to speak to my Doctor about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 measles = la rougeoleMMR = la rougeole (measles), les oreillons (mumps), la rubéole (rubella) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 the MMR ir called ROR in France (see Clair's post above for the name of diseases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 by the way, neither the BCG nor the ROR are now compulsory in France - but STRONGLY recommended, especially in you live in a city. But the dipthteria (diphterie) tetanus (same) and polio (same) - is compulsory and schools are supposed to check that your child is immunised. there is in fact a 6 month prison sentence and E3750 fine for not complying! the idea being that the collective is more important than individual liberty- one of these cultural characteristics that takes us back to the Revolution, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkster Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks for your help, I will speak with the doctor tomorrow. He has had all other jabs required and the school has accepted his immunization record as complete, he just never had the MMR due to the bad publicity at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hi, yes it is not easy being a parent and having to make all these decisions. As I said before The Press has a lot to answer for. Bonne chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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