18month vaccine

Joybaby,

Willem had his 18 month jabs on Saterday.

He had the goverment one (not sure what all was in it)
And then he had the HepA one private - that cost abbout R200

He had the MMR and chickenpox ones at 15 months.

Hi hun, I think L got a 5-in-1 booster at 18 months, but then we were already in Germany so I'm not sure what the SA schedule says. Her paed over here said the 5-in-1 booster is important at that age. They also have other vaccines on the schedule here such as a shot against meningococcal disease, but no Hep A. She had two MMRV (MMR + chicken pox) jabs in a period of 8 weeks (I think), but I agree that you shouldn't probably have K that one atm cause in some cases they may develop symptoms. If I'm not mistaken the MMR can only be given in a certain window period to be effective though?

If she had the MMR at 15 months, then I think she just needs HepA at 18 months??

Hi moms

I missed Kaylee's 18month vaccinations because it was when she had her heart operation.
So now I need to take her (while she is still healthy!) but cant seem to find a clear indication of what the private 18month vaccination entails.
Can anyone please help me? Cos it differs between government and private. She did go for something at 15 months but I cant recall what.
And how much did you pay?

Also, with me being pregnant, I read that its not advisable to give them a live vaccine (eg chicken pox or measels) while I'm pregnant (esp 1st trimester) since I could contract the virus from her.
Has anyone got input on this?

I have mailed the clinic sister as well for clarity but I could be stressing for nothing if she's not due to have this vaccine now?
I just have to be cautious because of Kaylee's heart history which is congenital.