Advice sought: baby given wrong needle

**Marcus** · 09-10-2006 16:15

Hello everyone today my 10 week old son went to get his 2 months shots but the doctor gave him the wrong needle.

She gave him one that is ment to be given at 12 months for Measles, Mumps and Rubella.

We have used all the usual resources available to find out possible side affects or problems but cant seem to get a straight answer.

Has anyone had similar happen or maybe some advice all will be appreciated

Regards: Darryl

OM · 09-10-2006 16:22

Did the Dr mention that he gave the wrong needle?

That is pretty careless

**munchkin05** · 09-10-2006 16:24

sorry dont know if there is any major side effects with giving the needle at such a young age but im sure the doc would have said something if there was

but my question is how the hell can a doctor give the wrong needle in the first place
pretty careless doctor i think

**sopolicha** · 09-10-2006 16:25

If it was one of my children, I would be getting onto a solicitor, that is just so wrong.

**Marcus** · 09-10-2006 16:26

The Doctor realised and admitted her mistake 2 minutes after doin it.

**Sholmes** · 09-10-2006 16:27

I'd definitely report the doctor. I hope your son is okay. Pretty big error in my opinion even if he's fine.

**Mum&bubs** · 09-10-2006 16:27

That is ridiculous!! (sp?) I would have been fuming!
Did the doctor say there would be any problems or anything??

DQ · 09-10-2006 16:29

OMG you poor thing you must be beside yourself with worry.

No advice sorry, but

to you.

OM · 09-10-2006 16:30

I agree with Sopolicha - go and seek legal advice

**the_queen** · 09-10-2006 16:30

I'd be contacting a solicitor too. The MMR is not scheduled to be given until 12 months because it is just not safe for younger babies. (I'm a non-vaxer so IMO no vaccines are safe

) I would be contacting a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence cases. Please name and shame the doctor (unless that's against the UA, mods?)