2 month shots

ashleybritton

We have our 2 month appointment on Thursday. Before I had a preemie I always assumed I would vaccinate on schedule. It's important to me that we vaccinate, but I'm concerned that many vaccines will be too much for his system. So far he has stuck with the negative fifth percentile for weight. Although, I think he'll be on the growth chart this time. Does weight and an immature system even have an effect?

urbanflowerpot

No, they should follow actual vaccination schedule. NICU babies are extra tough about shots..............in the beginning! not so much now

Mrs. Alice

We stuck with the regular schedule and they recieved their 2 month shots while still in the NICU and weighing only 4 and 5lbs.  They were still having brady and apnea events at the time and Miles had a bad one requiring stim later that day which probably was from the stress of the shots.  Other than that, they had no negative reactions and we've continued to stay on the reccomended schedule.