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TDAP vaccine for grandparents

eiliev88eiliev88 member
in August 2015 Moms
My husband and I already had the TDAP vaccine, but getting my dad and mother in law to do it is another story. Any other grandparents refusing to take the vaccine?
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  • eiliev88eiliev88 member
    I am not forcing them I told them that the doctor recommended it for anyone in close contact with the baby. If I straight up told them that they won't be able to watch her unless they got the shot I think they will be really upset. Not sure what to do :/
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  • eiliev88eiliev88 member
    I don't understand it either, I guess they don't believe in vaccines.
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  • SbuxtonteachesSbuxtonteaches member
    Now I have to look this up!!!!
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  • CaliforniaDream87CaliforniaDream87 member
    bpwife&mama said:

    I merely suggested it in hopes they would. I can't force anyone to do it though. If you feel really strongly about it, remind them that they will not be able to watch the baby until they do.

    This. Luckily, all grandparents complied when DS was born.
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  • lifesabeach85lifesabeach85 member
    eiliev88 said:

    I don't understand it either, I guess they don't believe in vaccines.

    Bottom line - you're a parent now. Your child's safety comes first.


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  • nakoppelnakoppel member
    I told my mom I need her and my dad to do it and that was that. My mom would not get on board but then my dad showed her the research of why it's important and she agreed.
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  • JNOVA2015JNOVA2015 member
    DH's dad grumbled about it and said he "didn't know how we all survived childhood without these precautions." I told him that there was herd immunity in the 80s, so it wasn't necessary then. He said he'll do it, even though he thinks it's stupid. He can think whatever he wants as long as he gets the shot!!
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  • ChanelLovesBChanelLovesB member
    Asking my mom about this now and telling DH to get his parents on board! Hell I hope I have it. I'll ask my doc next visit. Sheesh.
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  • Miz_LizMiz_Liz member
    ChanelLovesB said:
    Asking my mom about this now and telling DH to get his parents on board! Hell I hope I have it. I'll ask my doc next visit. Sheesh.

    You should have gotten it somewhere around 28 weeks. It is important for you to get while pregnant to pass along some of the antibodies until the baby is old enough for their own vaccine.
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  • mrsb30mrsb30 member
    I'm having trouble with this too. My mom and stepdad were happy to get it. They live far away but will be staying with us after the baby is born. My mil on the other hand is dragging her feet about getting it. She lives right down the street and will be around the baby a lot. We just politely asked and explained the risks and she has made such a big deal about it, I don't understand.
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  • MouseMama817MouseMama817 member
    My mom is 100% on board and says that my dad will have no problem either. However my in-laws don't have insurance so I foresee it being an issue with them. I know you can walk into any minute clinic and get it but they're always complaining about money as it is. We'll see. I just pray I don't have to be "that wife".
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  • ChanelLovesBChanelLovesB member
    @Miz_Liz well isn't this some crap. I just sent the doc a message. I was literally there yesterday and this has never come up. Now
    I'm texting parents, siblings, and in laws saying vaccinate or BUST!
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  • emshredderemshredder member
    I asked my doctor who all needs to get the tdap and she said only me while I'm pregnant because it passes to the baby and she will be protected until she gets the vaccine. But its not going to make a difference for others to get vaccinated unless they want to protect themselves.
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  • MouseMama817MouseMama817 member
    @emilyshredder good to know. That will make me feel better if my in-laws decide to be defiant.
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  • mrsb30mrsb30 member
    emilyshredder said:

    I asked my doctor who all needs to get the tdap and she said only me while I'm pregnant because it passes to the baby and she will be protected until she gets the vaccine. But its not going to make a difference for others to get vaccinated unless they want to protect themselves.

    This is exactly opposite of what my doctor said. She said anybody in close contact with the baby should get the vaccine.
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  • emshredderemshredder member
    mrsb30 said:

    emilyshredder said:

    I asked my doctor who all needs to get the tdap and she said only me while I'm pregnant because it passes to the baby and she will be protected until she gets the vaccine. But its not going to make a difference for others to get vaccinated unless they want to protect themselves.

    This is exactly opposite of what my doctor said. She said anybody in close contact with the baby should get the vaccine.
    Well I can only go off what my doctor said and my own research. To me it would give me more peace of mind if everyone got vaccinated but reality is that probably won't happen so I'm not going to stress over it.

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  • irohspupilirohspupil member
    emilyshredder said:



    mrsb30 said:

    emilyshredder said:

    I asked my doctor who all needs to get the tdap and she said only me while I'm pregnant because it passes to the baby and she will be protected until she gets the vaccine. But its not going to make a difference for others to get vaccinated unless they want to protect themselves.

    This is exactly opposite of what my doctor said. She said anybody in close contact with the baby should get the vaccine.
    Well I can only go off what my doctor said and my own research. To me it would give me more peace of mind if everyone got vaccinated but reality is that probably won't happen so I'm not going to stress over it.

    It's most helpful if a pregnant woman gets the vaccine, and the CDC recommends that those who will be in close contact with the newborn get the vaccine.
    Either way, your baby will be most helped by you getting it. That's the only thing you really have control over.


     
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  • cosplaymomcosplaymom member
    I told everyone they had to get vaccinated if they wanted to hold the baby before she's 2 months old. Everyone complied. Or at least they said they did.
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  • hstevens84hstevens84 member
    We just told both sets of parents that the doctor recommended it and all of them either checked to make sure they were current or went out and got vaccinated. I don't know if this will make it easier for them but in my area the local pharmacy can give the vaccine as long as their doctor calls it in. Might be easier to stop there on the way home then gonintonthe doctors office and wait. Just an idea!
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  • meli1112meli1112 member
    ChanelLovesB said:

    Asking my mom about this now and telling DH to get his parents on board! Hell I hope I have it. I'll ask my doc next visit. Sheesh.

    I am 33 weeks tomorrow and just got mine on Monday, so don't worry.

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  • gemmafiggemmafig member
    bpwife&mama said:
    I merely suggested it in hopes they would. I can't force anyone to do it though. If you feel really strongly about it, remind them that they will not be able to watch the baby until they do.
    I told the in-laws that my OB suggested anyone in close contact have an update. Husband has had his, and I'll be getting mine either next week, or the following.  
    Since they'll be watching her 2 days a week, they didn't argue and both went and had updates done.
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  • malonc2malonc2 member
    It's not that easy near me to just go get the vaccine. Doctors books a month to two out, and I checked urgent care and it would be about $100 to get one there. I have mine and my parents do too, and my husband's is scheduled in two weeks, but I'm nervous that my in laws won't be able to get it in time. Also most people I mention this to say they don't understand why they need it. I wish there was more out there on the news etc informing people of its importance. I hate explaining myself!
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  • squigles28squigles28 member
    Have you checked local pharmacies? Pharmacists can administer and bill insurance in most states, no appointments. Or health department?

    Also, there is a great website called sounds of pertussis, if you Google it. It has great videos and handouts

    As well there are resources specific to grandparents and why they should get it. It is good to educate yourself and others
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  • WeringWering member
    Just my two cents - if they're fighting you on it or don't see the importance, they likely won't ever see the importance. Save your breath and just try to figure out what you're going to do with unvaccinated grandparents.

    With my first daughter, I never even thought to ask grandparents or aunts/uncles, friends, etc. to get vaccinated. Never crossed my mind. Luckily we had no outbreaks. Keep in mind, though, that your LO will be in contact with people who aren't vaccinated frequently unless you keep them bundled in the house 24/7 and never go out to dinner (non-vaccinated people will prepare your food!), go to the grocery store or Target (non-vaccinated people will check you out), etc. 

    Try not to stress. Ask your ped or OB when the last pertussis outbreak in your area was.
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