Paranoid over vaccinations

millieb0623 · September 2013

So I had my daughters two month well check and they gave her the first dose of shots and it seemed like a lot to me. She did well she cried at first but no fever or anything. Well now I feel bad like I made the wrong decision in letting them vaccinate her. I am sooooo freaking paranoid over the vaccinations harming her in some way. How do you ladies not let it make you crazy? And if anyone knows of any good studies I can read please let me know. Anything to easy my mind.

pixiedust84 · September 2013

My little guy just got his shots last week. It definitely made him cranky for a few days but he's over it now. I was cursing the vaccines as I was getting up several times during the night the past few nights. (Esp because he just started STTN!)

BUT we then went for a walk the other day and wandered into an old cemetery in our town. (I'm weird and think cemeteries are peaceful and find reading the stones super interesting.) Old like - 1800's. Anyway there were so many little ones there- one stone showed the mother and father then listed their 4 babies names (all if whom were under 2) that were buried there as well. I had quite the perspective check and once again was reminded how very lucky we are to live now and have all these vaccines. I don't know how people survived losing so many babies back then.

I'm rambling but the point is that by getting vaccines we are protecting our little ones which I'm sure they wish they could have done 100 years ago. Also all the evidence about vaccines show that they 100% save lives.

millieb0623 · September 2013

No I don't think I am apart of the July 13 bmb. I don't know what that is lol but OK thanks for the info and thank you both for responding. I know logically of course it makes sense to take advantage of modern medicine and take advantage of the fact that we have these vaccines for our children. And I know millions of kids get them everyday and are fine but I just feel like it would be my luck that my poor baby would be that one in a million to have something happen. Then again I am literally the most paranoid person you will ever meet. At least I think so

PrimRoseMama · September 2013

I consider the alternatives to not vaccinating. My child could get a horrible disease and die. The discomfort they feel is temporary. The benefits far outweight the risks IMHO. Also, there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause autism. You are doing right by your LO by vaccinating them. The alternatives are very grave and you could potentially lose your child. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

It sounds alarmist, but there are still children in this world that don't have the luxury of readily available vaccines. They die of preventable diseases every day.

mommabmb · September 2013

If you trust your doctor, it's easy not to be nervous. I trust my pedi with my baby's life. Anyday. Anytime.

mamato3girls · September 2013

Research the vaccines and do what you feel most comfortable with. Dr sears vaccine book is rather neutral and I think it touches pretty fairly on the benefits and risks associated with getting the vaccine and not getting the vaccine. Also it doesn't have to be all or nothing, you can space them out, choose what you are comfortable with etc. My kids will eventually have all their vaccines bu they NEVER get more than 1 single vaccine at a time. It is what I am comfortable with, and I have had a child who had a relatively severe vaccine reaction (twice). But do your own research and make the decision you feel comfortable with and that you can live with. For me I believe by delaying and selectively vaxing I am offering protection against the diseases I feel are the biggest threat and not bombarding my kids with vaccines that I believe are completely unnecessary either right now or ever.

LJUTCMommy · September 2013

You shouldn't feel paranoid or uncomfortable about vaccinating your child. They may be fussy for a couple days, or like mine, they might be overtired and sleep the days away.

There is no legitimate reason not to vaccinate against preventable diseases. Would you rather deal with one round of shots and a couple fussy days or a severe illness?

And if you are still very uncomfortable, you could always do an alternate schedule.

M0ON · September 2013

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Disneygeek77 · September 2013

I'm actually the opposite. I get anxious about them not getting their shots in time or that they will be exposed to something terrible before they receive a vaccination. Once they do receive their vaccinations, I feel a lot of relief.

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