restrict visitors.. only allow those with their shots?

tinawife · January 2010

My mom's Dr told her that we should not let anyone who has not had their flu and H1N1 shot see the baby, at least for the first few months!

I had not thought about this, all of us in our house (me, DH, my son) have the shots and same with my mom and dad who will help me out for a while. But my sisters and their kids did not all get the shots...are you thinking of restircting them from seeing the baby? has any of your Dr.s suggested this? thoughts? i think i might call my pediatrican...

thanks!

laurenrobbie · January 2010

I hadn't thought of this, but it makes sense.

Our LO is due in March and I don't think that is still flu season but I'm going to check with my pediatrician to see what he thinks...thanks for the post!

sciteach · January 2010

I'd call your pedi, seems a bit extreme to me. But I'm not a paranoid person, so it will come down to what you are comfortable with. Of course ask ppl who are sick or have been recently exposed to stay away, and make sure everyone is diligent about hand washing. If you got your shots, and especially if you breast feed, you will pass some of your immunity on to the baby.

aocain02@yahoo.com · January 2010

I think that is a bit extreme. As long as people aren't showing signs of sickness and wash their hands before touching my baby I'm ok with visitors who haven't had those vaccines. It is my sister's kids I will restrict if anything because they always have runny noses and seem germy.

MrsRebecca · January 2010

I hope you don't plan on taking your child out in public. At all. You will encounter many, many people who did not get flu shots.

I wouldn't stress over it. Just don't let people who you know are actually sick see the baby. And practice good hygiene- hand washing with hot water and soap before touching the baby, etc.

jhoanna.delgado · January 2010

I think it's a tad ridiculous. This means that DH would have to stay away when the baby comes. I now have definitely thought about it, made up my mind, and will let my family and friends see my baby whether or not they have 1 or both shots.

Lyssapee · January 2010

If you got the shots while pregnant the baby has your immunity...

Also flu season typically goes until march 31st. HOWEVER, that found H1N1 is active all year long...

MFalor · January 2010

ALG29:
I think that is a bit extreme. As long as people aren't showing signs of sickness and wash their hands before touching my baby I'm ok with visitors who haven't had those vaccines.

This! Also, as another pp noted, your baby has some immunity if you had the shot while pg.

cabinwife · January 2010

We're not going to be psychos but we are being cautious about it. DH and I have both had our shots, and family members who have not been vaccinated and want to hold/handle the baby in his first few weeks will be welcome to do so as long as they wash their hands and, at the very beginning, wear antiviral masks. This is mostly for MIL because she works with small germy children all day and refuses to get vaccinated against anything.

Jennicap · January 2010

As long as people are clean and wash thier hands I'm not going to be crazy about it. I got my shot and so LO should be protected too

ToBeFrank · January 2010

That's ridiculous.

Especially since the last thing you want to expose your baby to is someone who has had the nasal mist.

And P.S. just because you are vaccinated for something, it doesn't mean you won't get the disease.

mlf625 · January 2010

Just insist on handwashing. To not let your own sister and her kids visit would be sad and silly.

kls621 · January 2010

Our OB suggested (besides me) that DH and both sets of grandparents (they both live within 15 minutes) to get the H1N1 shots since they will have the most contact with the baby.

As far as restricting other visitors that will really depend on whether the hospital policy becomes more strict or if there is an outbreak in our immediate area, otherwise we are just asking people to have common sense: wash hands, if you don't feel well or are sick please don't come over and if you know for sure you have been exposed, keep your distance. I plan on breastfeeding, so that will help. But keeping your child in a bubble (unless medically necessary) is a little extreme.

aschemenaur · January 2010

I would just insist on handwashing prior to holding and if anyone has any signs of the flu or a cold, just make sure they don't hold the baby.....

I have to admit, I do think it's a bit extreme to limit those that can see the baby if they havn't gottent he shot. I for one will NOT get the shot due to some personal reasons after I've done some research and I work in healthcare. You may even come in contact with a nurse helping with your delivery that refused the shot.

Just have everyone wash their hands. But thats just me.....

Kelly-renee · January 2010

I'm more worried about Pertussis(whooping cough) vaccination than the flus.

Mrs.BoomBoom · January 2010

I suggested to ILs that they should get it before visiting. They flew off the handle.

As many as I know on the board who wouldn't get it for themselves, I don't feel like I can mandate it for everyone who will be around baby. I will make them wash their hands and if they have any symptoms, they will not be welcome.

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