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Pertussis Vaccine question...

cate42807cate42807
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I held off on asking both sets of Grandparents to get the pertussis vaccine until I confirmed with my OB that despite my DH's opinion, I wasn't being crazy.  My Ob told me that anyone who would likely babysit should get the Pertussis Vaccine.  For those of you who have done this already- how did you family members respond?  I already told my parents and they are fine with it.  My DH's family thinks Im a little Type A (or a LOT Type A) already, so I am nervous that they are going to resent the request.  We live out of state, but they will be coming and staying with us so I feel like it is still important as it can be fatal for a LO. 
~Cate~ Baby Boy born 8/30/11!!
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Re: Pertussis Vaccine question...

  • megd06megd06 member
    I haven't looked into it (both sets of gparents live out of state and don't visit much) but I know if I asked H's parents to get it--it wouldn't go over well. H's family is all anti-vaccines (H and I are not)
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  • danni914danni914 member
    I made my husband go and get it but I never thought to ask my parents or his....
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  • rvandiver0705rvandiver0705 member
    I told my parents that they needed to do it if they wanted to hold the baby, and that was that.  If DH doesn't tell his parents soon, I will.  I'm simply telling them my OB said it was a must, and that will be the end of that.  It is a shot.  It isn't like they need to get something amputated.
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  • Temp123197812503460Temp123197812503460

    I asked my parents and they were super responsive and said OF COURSE we will do that, thanks for the reminder.  My mom was literally on the phone to the doctor the same day (it turned out they both had it in the last 2 years because they are diligent about getting their tetanus shots which are combined).

     

    I need to remind dh to ask his parents but when i brought it up he said they wouldnt have any issue with it either.

     

    I dont see why your parents should care, its a real serious thing and babies are dying from this, my parents want to do everything in their power to keep their grandkids safe. 

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  • EllenK11EllenK11

    My parents got their's this winter when they got their flu shots, I didn't even have to ask them, they knew we were trying to get pregnant and got them on their own.   I am sure my MIL would get one if I asked, which I plan to do.  The only problem is she is very needy ( and doesn't go to regular dr appts) and I am sure I will have to figure out where she can get it.  Since it is so deadly to newborns and I know of quite a few outbreaks at schools here in St. Louis I think it is better to safe than sorry and "shield" my LO until they can get their own vaccine.

    Also, I have asked my dr and I get mine right after I give birth.

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  • jntaylor11jntaylor11 member
    I told my mom that since we are still in a breakout that the doctors suggest that everyone who plans to be around the baby in the first few months should really be vaccinated... My mom was on the phone with doctors office that day checking to see when the last time they'd had it, thankfully both my parents had it within the past year. I have not mentioned it to my MIL yet... I rarely see her which is more than fine with me, but i really need to tell her because she's busy and I don't think I'll be able to keep her away if she doesn't get it:(
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  • StefandToddStefandTodd member
    Well, my MIL offered before we ever brought it up...BUT, had she not, I would've asked my H to tell his mom in a casual, non-confrontational way, that our doctor mentioned in the last appt that all people watching the baby in the early months should get the vaccine.  Coming from a place of, "the doctor suggested..." and not a place of, "If you don't do this, you can't hold my baby..." and coming from their own child, I think, would make it easier.
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  • cate42807cate42807
    Thank you all!  DH seemed to think I was being pushy, but after the Doctor said I should, I feel more confident in the request.  Good to know most of you have doen the same and not had a problem!
    ~Cate~ Baby Boy born 8/30/11!!
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