Hello,

We would like to split the measles, mumps and rubella shot into the
three separate diseases and finally found someone who will do it. Ira
Katz, the pharmacist at Little Five Points Pharmacy, will administer
the shots separately on the condition that I bring him 10 patients who
will commit to paying for it. This will be an option for you if your
child is at least 12 months (or will be in the next couple of months)
and he/she has not had the MMR shot.

First, some important info.. The measles have broken out in 8 states
recently, so this is the vaccine that needs to come first. My
pediatrician (Dr. Carol Price of Clairmont Pediatrics) let me know
that the other two - mumps and rubella - can wait a long time. Merck
has the measles and rubella vaccines on backorder until mid-July - not
a long wait at all. The mumps will not be available until 2009, but
since administration of this vaccine is not urgent, that's no problem.

Ira Katz says he needs a prescription from your child's pediatrician
for the vaccine. He needs 10 patients to commit because the vaccines
come in 10-packs. The cost to you will be about $35 per shot. I
have a an Rx from my child's doctor already. I'm not sure the best
way to organize this, but let's start with this: If you are
interested, please give me your name, phone number, and age of your
child that will be receiving the shot. Then call your child's doc,
ask for an Rx for measles, and pick it up from his/her office. I
will let you know when we are close to having 10 committed. Please
respond ASAP.

Thank you!
Kelly Hendry


PS - If you are wondering why someone would want these shots split up,
please refer to The Vaccine Book, by Dr. Robert Sears. A few people
told me that 909shot.com is another great resource, though I haven't
thoroughly investigated that site myself. I'm not going to try to
convince you either way. You're free to do the research and make the
best decision for your family.