Vaccinations?

snowbrdchic1

I'm curious on what everyone is planning for their LO. I have a lot of friends who are against vaccinating their children, and I've also done a lot of research on all the vaccinations. (Still have yet to make a decision)

Just curious....

fionacaitlin

I have a good girlfriend who is against vacc. & she has talked alot to me about it. I've done my research & I really don't feel like there is enough to go off of. I will definitly be vaccinating - but probably on the modified schedule. DH's point: " I got vaccinated, you got vaccinated." Pretty solid point....

AJluvsLI

I'm planning on getting most of the vaccinations but there will be some that we will not be giving our lo

LizzieTim

I'm skeptical, but I think we are ultimately going to do all the recommended vaccines, but on a delayed schedule and spaced out. Our pediatric practice agrees with us.

We are not accepting the Hepatitis B shot at the hosptial when LO is born, we'll wait a little while on that one.

kimberlyk921

i will be getting him vaccinated

vera1127

I will definitely be vaccinating. My pediatrician actually typed up a very good article about how vaccinations are protecting not only your children but other children from many illnesses, and how by not vaccinating your own children you're just depending on everyone else to do it (his words sounded a lot nicer and more professional than mine haha). The point was that you shouldn't depend on others being vaccinated since not all parents are very responsible with that sort of thing. The only thing I might do is hold off on the HepB vaccine. There's no reason for a baby to get vaccinated against a disease that is spread through risky behaviors that he is not capable of taking part in. I might wait until he is a little older to have him get it, but other than that we'll be following the regular vaccination schedule.

ernlei608

coraandmike:

I will definitely be vaccinating. My pediatrician actually typed up a very good article about how vaccinations are protecting not only your children but other children from many illnesses, and how by not vaccinating your own children you're just depending on everyone else to do it (his words sounded a lot nicer and more professional than mine haha). The point was that you shouldn't depend on others being vaccinated since not all parents are very responsible with that sort of thing. The only thing I might do is hold off on the HepB vaccine. There's no reason for a baby to get vaccinated against a disease that is spread through risky behaviors that he is not capable of taking part in. I might wait until he is a little older to have him get it, but other than that we'll be following the regular vaccination schedule.

I was always planning on having LO vaccinated, and may hold off on a few. The area where I live has a lot of migrant workers and illegal aliens/immigrants who most likely don't have access to the vaccines or would go get them.

thetwistedwillow

LizzieTim:

on a delayed schedule and spaced out.

We are not accepting the Hepatitis B shot at the hosptial when LO is born, we'll wait a little while on that one.

THIS!

I just want to add that because so many people are choosing to not vaccinate their children, many diseases are making a huge comeback. Even diseases that were non-prevalent in the USA. So I think it's very important to vaccinate but you also need to make sure your child is getting the RIGHT vaccines and at a more appropriate age. That is why we hope to space them out and delay some, including Hep B.

dionnemd10

we vaccinate-have had no issues in almost 3 years.  will continue to do so.  i have worked in mental health for years and i am not convinced of the vaccine theory at all.   it was one case study of like a dozen or fewer patients in england years ago and has since been disproved.   the "bible" for mental health diagnosis the DSM-IV has been rewritten in the past 10-12 years and the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder has changed thus there are more cases out there because the criteria of what qualifies is different.  

luv2cook

We got DS all of his vaccinations (on time) and are planning on doing the same for DD.  My theory is that I didn't go to medical school so I'll trust the doctor who did!

vera1127

ernlei608:

coraandmike:

I will definitely be vaccinating. My pediatrician actually typed up a very good article about how vaccinations are protecting not only your children but other children from many illnesses, and how by not vaccinating your own children you're just depending on everyone else to do it (his words sounded a lot nicer and more professional than mine haha). The point was that you shouldn't depend on others being vaccinated since not all parents are very responsible with that sort of thing. The only thing I might do is hold off on the HepB vaccine. There's no reason for a baby to get vaccinated against a disease that is spread through risky behaviors that he is not capable of taking part in. I might wait until he is a little older to have him get it, but other than that we'll be following the regular vaccination schedule.

I was always planning on having LO vaccinated, and may hold off on a few. The area where I live has a lot of migrant workers and illegal aliens/immigrants who most likely don't have access to the vaccines or would go get them.

YES! This too...some families just don't have insurance to cover drs visits and the costs of the vaccinations. Especially today when so many are out of work.

vera1127

dionnemd10:

we vaccinate-have had no issues in almost 3 years.  will continue to do so.  i have worked in mental health for years and i am not convinced of the vaccine theory at all.   it was one case study of like a dozen or fewer patients in england years ago and has since been disproved.   the "bible" for mental health diagnosis the DSM-IV has been rewritten in the past 10-12 years and the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder has changed thus there are more cases out there because the criteria of what qualifies is different.  

Exactly--there are no more children today with autism than before, just more are being recognized as having the disorders. My pedi said there is NO SOLID EVIDENCE whatsoever that autism is caused by vaccinations. Plus, what someone else said about some diseases such as measles and polio actually being seen more in children because people are not getting their children vaccinated.

anakin

This is an article that I read in American Baby at the drs office yesterday.  It talks about why vaccinations are important, why all the vaccinations need to be given, and why the CDC schedule is the best to follow.

https://www.parents.com/baby/health/vaccinations/vaccination-facts/

It also address the study that showed a connection between vaccinations and autism.  Which as a pp mentioned involved only 12 kids and was proven false by studies involving thousands of kids.

We followed the schedule for DD, and will do so for DS too.  I agree with the pp who mentioned that she hadn't gone to medical school.  Why would I follow anecdotal evidence, random stories and articles from  untrustworthy sources, when my doctor has 8 years of medical school and over 20 years of experience.

I think I'll do what the doctor recommends.

ETA: the article also explains in plain English how some people not getting vaccinated is affecting everyone.  Especially children who can't be vaccinated for health reasons.

ValentineNJ

fionacaitlin:

I have a good girlfriend who is against vacc. & she has talked alot to me about it. I've done my research & I really don't feel like there is enough to go off of. I will definitly be vaccinating - but probably on the modified schedule. DH's point: " I got vaccinated, you got vaccinated." Pretty solid point....

We all got vaccinated....but with about 1/3 the amount of doses, and several of them separated.   I think the number is 18 twenty years ago vs. 50 now.

I will also be using a modified schedule and eliminating some such as Hep B (until he is much older)

 

katmurph

Our baby will be getting fully vaxed on schedule.

farrellashleigh

Our LO's will be getting vaccinated according to the recommendations of the CDC, the standard shot schedule. We are not eliminating ANY and we are not delaying any including Hep B.

To those who think that Hep B is only spread by "risky" behavior such as needle transmission or sexual transmission you are WRONG, I have written several posts addressing this. It is spread through secretions (such as saliva) coming in contact with non-intact skin or mucous membranes (such as your mouth or sinus cavity) It is highly important to vaccinate for Hep B ON TIME not delayed... for those wanting more info PM me and I'll send you my full thoughts/research info.

FWIW I'm a pediatric nurse, so not just pulling this info out of nowhere...

Bronxgirl73

katmurph:

Our baby will be getting fully vaxed on schedule.

me too.

ladyalmalthea

I am vaccinating on the regular schedule, save the hepatitis B shot, which I will not start in the hospital but at the pedi's office.

makclair

farrellashleigh:

Our LO's will be getting vaccinated according to the recommendations of the CDC, the standard shot schedule. We are not eliminating ANY and we are not delaying any including Hep B.

To those who think that Hep B is only spread by "risky" behavior such as needle transmission or sexual transmission you are WRONG, I have written several posts addressing this. It is spread through secretions (such as saliva) coming in contact with non-intact skin or mucous membranes (such as your mouth or sinus cavity) It is highly important to vaccinate for Hep B ON TIME not delayed... for those wanting more info PM me and I'll send you my full thoughts/research info.

FWIW I'm a pediatric nurse, so not just pulling this info out of nowhere...

ditto. 

thanks for posting this.

Jessalicious01

I will be getting all routine vaccinations for LO.

The only one I will probably refuse later on is the chicken pox one. 

ZAngel

I will absolutely have her vaccinated.  I believe the benefits of vaccinations have been proven and I want to keep her (and other children) as safe as possible.