The CDC has rewritten their site stating that although this is a recommendation, it’s not set in stone and each family needs to work with their doctor to make a schedule that works for them. So the sheer fact that your child hasn’t had his shots isn’t a bad thing – you’re making a different, unique schedule! My now 18 month old hasn’t been to the doc since about 10 months, so even our extended schedule has been drawn out longer, and I’m fine with that. She won’t be getting the MMR for about three years, either – when it will be available for me to purchase separately by Merck again.

I’m not worried – and I don’t think you should be either. The schedule isn’t something that has to be followed. There’s actually no medical reason whatsoever to inundate your baby with so much at once. I would contact your doc, tell him the next time you come in you want one vax (pick one) and then tell him you’ll be back in a couple of months for the next one, etc. etc. My doc doesn’t even charge the co-pay every time when it’s just a vax visit.

I hope this helps. Check out mothering.com if you really want a bunch of varied and expert mom’s opinions on this stuff – those women are the best!