Newborn being around unvaccinated child..ADVICE!

Re: Newborn being around unvaccinated child..ADVICE!

• dancingmatilda member

  March 2015

  I would be concerned too. I'm definitely not a "germaphobe" or anything, but the things children get vaccinated for are serious, life-threatening illnesses that you haven't had the opportunity to protect your child from yet. Tough situation to be in, but if your child ended up sick you would never forgive yourselves.
  

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• mandyreads member

  March 2015

  I would be worried if it were me. If I knew my friends didn't vaccinate...I wouldn't have my kids around their kids. Especially one so little. They can just be carriers of diseases without having the full blown sickness.

  

  
  

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• Bigboobsmcgee member

  March 2015

  Your friends have to know they are alienating themselves by not vaccinating their children. It's irresponsible of them IMO and you shouldn't feel bad that you are keeping your kids from them.

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• PrimRoseMama member

  March 2015

  PaigeH86 said:

  Hello! I have a newborn and a 2 year old. Our best friends also have a newborn & a 2 year old. They do not get their children vaccinated, but we do. My fiance is now very concerned (especially with the measles outbreak) about having our newborn around their 2 year old. Our doctor agrees with us but I am worried that maybe we are being a little overprotective and to not worry about it. We are going to miss their sons birthday party because of it, and they already missed our daughters party. Id hate to lose a friendship (they are definitely NOT happy with us about our concern) but at the same time, it worries us. What would you do?

  
  

  Thanks!!!

  I would do the same. My kid's health is more important than their feelings. They do what they feel is right for their kids & we are doing the same.

  
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• anxiousmommy85 member

  March 2015

  With a baby in the mix, vaccinated or umvaccinated, a bit of quarantine on your part is totally normal to start. Throw in the measles concern on top, and it's more than fair. Perhaps consider sending a birthday card with a small gift to maintain friendly feelings.

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• jacquelineemma member

  March 2015

  They should understand your worries and not be angry at you. Measles are back and you can't risk harming or losing your baby because they chose not to vaccinate. It boils down to this. You need to look after your babies first and foremost above any friendship

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• els831 member

  March 2015

  Agree with everyone else. You are not being unreasonable. It's an unfortunate situation, but your baby's health is more important than anything else.

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• LynnBrown4 member

  March 2015

  They  might not be happy, but it's not your job to manage their emotions. It's your job to make the best choice possible for your child. Sounds like listening to the doctor's professional advice is a good way to start. 

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• ItsGreen member

  April 2015

  I have a friend whose four year old is not vaccinated and lost a friend because of it. Now this friend who lives in Florida wants to visit us here in PA  and see our newborn in two months and I'm afraid I will loose her as friend when I tell her the doctor said my girl can't be around un-vaccinated people. But I want my daughter to be safe. Its real serious and dangerous. 

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