Many children will come down with a rash after getting the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The rash is not measles, but merely a reaction to the injection.
It’s estimated that this rash happens to 5 percent of all children who are immunised. The rash can occur anywhere from three days to 28 days after the injection. It does not require treatment and is normally a mild rash.
Usually, the rash will start off as red spots on the child’s neck and chest. Occasionally, a child will get the rash in other places. The spots can be raised or flat and there may be a slight fever with the rash.
If your child gets the MMR vaccine and develops a rash after three days, it is more than likely a reaction to the vaccine; however, if your child gets a rash immediately after having the vaccine, it could be an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction can be dangerous, so you will want to get medical attention right away.
It’s estimated that this rash happens to 5 percent of all children who are immunised. The rash can occur anywhere from three days to 28 days after the injection. It does not require treatment and is normally a mild rash.
Usually, the rash will start off as red spots on the child’s neck and chest. Occasionally, a child will get the rash in other places. The spots can be raised or flat and there may be a slight fever with the rash.
If your child gets the MMR vaccine and develops a rash after three days, it is more than likely a reaction to the vaccine; however, if your child gets a rash immediately after having the vaccine, it could be an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction can be dangerous, so you will want to get medical attention right away.
