Chicken Pox Vaccine Rash?Last year my grandson got a Chicken Pox Vaccine. The dr. warned that a rash was possible within 2-4 days. Three days later he did develop a rash, no spots. It has never gone away and turned immediately into eczema. It's terrible, with the open, weepy sores on his arms and legs. And the doctor makes no suggestions other than OTC eczema creams. Any suggestions? We've tried Aveeno's Baby Eczema Bath wash and lotion, Cedaphil, oatmeal baths, etc. It also gets much worse during the spring and Fall allergy season. We live in the Arizona desert.
Answer by Tammy W
It is very hard to determine what will help with this vaccine-induced rash. The vaccine itself is relatively new unfortunately, and not a lot of time has passed to collect data for adverse-reactions, let alone, how to alleviate the problems they cause. I myself chose not to let my children take this particular vaccination because I am a skeptic of vaccinations anyway, although I do vaccinate my children for the life-threatening ones. My youngest daughter took the first MMR (measles-mumps-rubeola) and promptly GOT the measles. The doctor told me, GOOD, she got a good healthy dose! Then left it at that. And those lesions did not go completely away for 6 months! When it came time to start school, they wanted her to have the 2nd bosster. There was no indication in her medical records she did not need it because she was now immune. We had to go have blood drawn to prove it because the doctor would not waive her 2nd shot. Well, the blood test proved it after all was said and done. But my point is, just realize what you are getting into when a new vaccination (without the test of time) comes around. I'm doing my research online to see what other people who are experiencing what you are experiencing, are doing about it.
I just read, "Note: The first dose of MMRV vaccine has been associated with rash and higher rates of fever than MMR and varicella vaccines given separately. Rash has been reported in about 1 person in 20 and fever in about 1 person in 5. Seizures caused by a fever are also reported more often after MMRV. These usually occur 5-12 days after the first dose." But I have not found anyone yet in your situation with vaccine-induced eczema. it will require a lot of searching on the internet, but I'm sure they are there. Until then, keep researching different eczema remedies. There should be something that will help alleviate the symptoms somewhat. All eczema cases respond differently to different treatments. It's just a matter of trying and finding what works best for him. Good luck.
Answer by Rhianna does Medicine Year 1
It's eczema- it's not the vaccine. Even though it may have presented around the same time. It's due to a mixture of inherited and environmental causes. There are various triggers that vary from person to person.
Atopic eczema can be a pain to manage; it's a question of managing the flare-ups, then maintenance.
You need to speak to a Doctor about this. Topical corticosteroids (and even oral corticosteroids can be used in severe cases) once it's under control, it's a question of using emollients and avoiding triggers to prevent flare-ups.
Topical calcineurin inhibitors are other options.
The situation should improve as he gets older. Work with your GP to establish what triggers the child's eczema flare-ups,- in some cases there is no known cause. If things are really bad, then insist on a referral to a dermatologist.
Get the facts on the chickenpox vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash).
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