Hep B vaccine/vaccination schedule

cheymarie29 · July 2016

Just curious. I've been doing a lot of research and trying to discern if I'm going to let them do the Hep B vaccine in the hospital or wait a month or so and spread out the vaccination schedule. Is anyone following a delayed schedule or forgoing vaccines in here? Or has anyone else done so in previous children?

cantalopes24 · July 2016

We always vaccinate on schedule and will be doing the Hep B vaccine in the hospital.

BumpasaurusRex · July 2016

We do Hep B in the hospital and follow a regular schedule.

I'm hugely Team Vaccinate.

turtlemobile2 · July 2016

With my last and with this one we will be doing it at the hospital and vaccinate on schedule. Vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate.

Kashy17 · July 2016

We are very pro-vaccinate so we do everything on schedule.

Starfish113 · July 2016

I am all for vaccinating but did a delayed schedule with DD. We did Hep B at about 3 weeks.

ohstars · July 2016

We vaccinate on schedule. The schedule is there for a reason. If it wasn't safe, the Drs would not have done it for my preemie. But they did and he was totally fine.

blush64 · July 2016

I vaccinate on schedule but we don't do that vaccination in the hospital. (Or soon after the hospital) Edit To clarify we don't do it at that time because th vaccination schedule is different here. (From what I can see) We follow all routine vaccinations as scheduled.

fourPsinapod · July 2016

Team Vaccinate All The Babies over here.

angeltennis3 · July 2016

100% team vaccinate on the normal schedule. The only "adjustments" I ever made to the schedule were to move shots up when the doctor said it was safe.

Xstatic3333 · July 2016

We're going to vaccinate on schedule. If I am going to be 100% honest, and I should probably save this for a FFFC, I did do a small amount of worry Googling when I found out Hep B is now given at birth. After learning more, however, I definitely understand the benefit from a public health perspective and we will do it. Hopefully the poor little guy or gal will be too disoriented to notice.

scifichick09 · July 2016

Knowledge is power.

edit: I, too, did some research and fully intend on following the recommended vaccination schedule.

mjsommer · July 2016

Just for your own info the cdc and who websites have a pamphlet for every vaccine. It was SO informative and awesome for me to read them and make informed decisions regarding vaccines. We followed all the schedules except accidentally bumped 4 to 6 etc due to an appointment error (ughhh) Anywho it felt good having the information at the ready and I felt way more confident in some illnesses that if my baby did happen to get them even being vaccinated they aren't as dangerous to healthy children now. Good luck and read read read there is tons of great medical literature out there on the subject!

scottipino · July 2016

Vaccinate on schedule here. Extremely pro-vaccine on schedule- it's my job

. Would be happy to help provide resources for people who have questions/concerns. I didn't go to 10 years of school past HS plus 3 years of training for nothing.

PerraSucia · July 2016

the only vaccine we didn't do on schedule was at one year.. he was supposed to get 7 and we only did 4 and then did another 3 at 15 months, but i don't even remember which ones they were.

tanyaje00 · July 2016

I am definitely team vaccinate. However, in my opinion, as long as YOU don't have Hep B or C I would wait a couple weeks. Our poor little babes already get poked with vitamin k (very necessary) and for their PKU and bilirubin blood work (also very necessary) and sometimes for blood sugars if they are at risk for being low, all in the first 24hrs. The odds of them contracting Hep B or C if you wait a few weeks is incredibly low. At least then it gives them a little break and time to adjust after all the changes they're experiencing. But completely my opinion

16isourluckynumber · July 2016

We fully vaccinated both of our kids but did split up some large groups of vaccines into two appointments. Like if they wanted to give 5 or more at a time, I let them give 3 of their choice and then came back a few weeks later for the other 2. We did not do Hep B at the hospital but did it soon thereafter.

WinchesterGirl · July 2016

I am in the camp of vaccinate, but spread out to smaller groupings. I don't mind going back a week or two later to spread things out. This may be very paranoid, but I have severe food and medication allergies, and if my baby were to have an allergic reaction to a vaccine, how could they possibly know what caused it if they gave them 7 at once?

However, I will most likely skip all new optional vaccines. I feel like once it's had 20-30+ years of use in humans with success, then we'll talk.

scifichick09 · July 2016

@winchesterGirl I totally agree with you. I don't want to OVER vaccinate my children. I figure I'll do the standard/required vaccinations and stop there. None of these new optional ones.

laurenmichael725 · July 2016

I am VERY pro-vaccination. We vaccinate on schedule according to the recommendations. I have seen some pediatric practices recently informing people that they will only accept new patients who plan to vaccinate on schedule. There are many pediatricians who will spread out vaccines if asked, but generally they highly advise patients to adhere to well-researched guidelines.

scottipino · July 2016

Those of you opposed to the new "optional" ones. Consider if they came out with an Ebola or Zika vaccine- would you get it? There are reasons we develop new vaccines- to save lives from infections we previously couldn't. HPV vaccine- prevents cancer, the only cancer that is 99% caused by a virus that 80% of us will be exposed to during our lifetime. Please do your research before you refuse vaccines just because they are not yet required by school.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · July 2016

I'm so pro-vax that I want to poke my kid with everything possible. I'll volunteer to use my kids as a test subject if you want...

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SweetT · July 2016

Definitely pro-vax and originally did it on schedule but at one point my daughter had a bad reaction (I think her 12m shots) so this time I may spread them out more to isolate if there is a reaction which vaccine it came from.
I haven't done any research on the hep b vaccine but will definitely look into it more before deciding. Most likely we will do it at the hospital though.

SSCmomma · July 2016

Dd is 17 months and has not had a vaccine yet. I will selectively vaccinate when I am comfortable with it. I have a nephew who suffered a severe vaccine injury so I am not ready to put my daughter at risk. A great source for vaccine info is VAERS.
FWIW, for those concerned about over vaccinating one alternative is to titer test before boostering. A blood sample is drawn to test level of immunity to various diseases we vaccinate for. Often the effectiveness last longer than the recommended time between boosters. There is no reason to reimmunize until titers reflect compromised immunity. Even the ways our local school district states it, it is that the child has to have record of vaccination OR proof of immunity (titer bllod draws).

thehappyphotog · July 2016

Our 3rd child has a severe vaccine injury. He almost died from viral vaccine induced demyelination. He stopped walking, talking, screamed in pain for over 12 hours a day. He's 6 years post injury and while he's doing better, it's something he will always deal with. The guilt we carry is immense. Our current youngest is fully unvaccinated and by far our healthiest child. Never sick, no asthma, no ear infections, no eczema, no food allergies, no colds, etc. it's a stark difference compared to our 3 vaccinated kids. #5 will not be getting a single vaccine. Never again.

BumpasaurusRex · July 2016

SSCmomma said:

Dd is 17 months and has not had a vaccine yet. I will selectively vaccinate when I am comfortable with it. I have a nephew who suffered a severe vaccine injury so I am not ready to put my daughter at risk. A great source for vaccine info is VAERS.
FWIW, for those concerned about over vaccinating one alternative is to titer test before boostering. A blood sample is drawn to test level of immunity to various diseases we vaccinate for. Often the effectiveness last longer than the recommended time between boosters. There is no reason to reimmunize until titers reflect compromised immunity. Even the ways our local school district states it, it is that the child has to have record of vaccination OR proof of immunity (titer bllod draws).

Your daughter is likely more at risk of not being vaccinated at all than suffering an injury.

SSCmomma · July 2016

BumpasaurusRex said:

SSCmomma said:

Dd is 17 months and has not had a vaccine yet. I will selectively vaccinate when I am comfortable with it. I have a nephew who suffered a severe vaccine injury so I am not ready to put my daughter at risk. A great source for vaccine info is VAERS.
FWIW, for those concerned about over vaccinating one alternative is to titer test before boostering. A blood sample is drawn to test level of immunity to various diseases we vaccinate for. Often the effectiveness last longer than the recommended time between boosters. There is no reason to reimmunize until titers reflect compromised immunity. Even the ways our local school district states it, it is that the child has to have record of vaccination OR proof of immunity (titer bllod draws).

Your daughter is likely more at risk of not being vaccinated at all than suffering an injury.

Its a personal decision. Once you have really seen what vaccine can do you can't help but pause. They always say, "Every parent of a vaccine injured child was once pro vaccine." Last week in one of the local mommy groups I'm in a child came down with mumps. The child was vaccinated. My dd is around the same kids and didn't get them. Luck maybe but I still don't feel the benefits outweigh the risks for my child. I don't tell people not to vaccinate. I encourage them to educate themselves before they do and make the best decision for their family.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · July 2016

Last week in one of the local mommy groups I'm in a child came down with mumps. The child was vaccinated. My dd is around the same kids and didn't get them. Luck maybe but I still don't feel the benefits outweigh the risks for my child.

I wouldn't be bragging about that luck quite yet. It takes 14-25 days for mumps to start after exposure.

SSCmomma · July 2016

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

Last week in one of the local mommy groups I'm in a child came down with mumps. The child was vaccinated. My dd is around the same kids and didn't get them. Luck maybe but I still don't feel the benefits outweigh the risks for my child.

I wouldn't be bragging about that luck quite yet. It takes 14-25 days for mumps to start after exposure.

It had already been over a week (almost 2) since she had seen any of the kids and I got the email about it early last week. Of course she is still at risk but the kid who got them was vaccinated so even if she were vaccinated she would still be at risk. I just removed the vaccine injury risk from the equation.

SSCmomma · July 2016

OP, my dr had told me that the HepB was not necessary for infants but my child would need it to enter school. As for the other vaccines. Do your own homework. Follow your doctor or follow whatever schedule you are comfortable with.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · July 2016

Just because one vaccinated kid got them, it doesn't mean another vaccinated kid will. That's not how it works. The likelihood of your unvaccinated kid getting mumps is much higher than any vaccine injury risk.

thehappyphotog · July 2016

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

Just because one vaccinated kid got them, it doesn't mean another vaccinated kid will. That's not how it works. The likelihood of your unvaccinated kid getting mumps is much higher than any vaccine injury risk.

I'd be first in line for mumps if it took my sons life long disability away.

SSCmomma · July 2016

thehappyphotog said:

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

Just because one vaccinated kid got them, it doesn't mean another vaccinated kid will. That's not how it works. The likelihood of your unvaccinated kid getting mumps is much higher than any vaccine injury risk.

I'd be first in line for mumps if it took my sons life long disability away.

They don't want to debate vaccines with the parent of a vaccine injured child, they prefer to debate with the aunt of a vaccine injured child. Why, I don't know, but I won't engage. Its a personal decision based on personal experience. Its not up for debate with me.

laurenmichael725 · July 2016

Also the reason diseases like mumps (and measles, etc.) are more prevalent now is because there are so many people not vaccinating, thus reducing the herd immunity vaccines provide. This puts everyone at risk. No vaccine is 100% effective, but used by the masses tends to significantly reduce (or eliminate) the presence of disease. People tend to forget how horrendous many of these illnesses were before immunizations were available, and the complications they can cause. I know I will upset some people by saying this, but vaccines do not cause autism or developmental delays/injuries. There is only a very small risk for people who are allergic to certain ingredients of having an allergic reaction. Other than that, PLEASE vaccinate your children. I usually am not so outspoken because I know it is such a hot button issue. I know some parents of children who have certain disabilities truly believe is was vaccines that caused it, and I am heartbroken for you, but do not agree with your assessment of the cause. I'm not expecting to change anyone's mind about this, but wanted to give my two cents.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · July 2016

SSCmomma said:

thehappyphotog said:

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

Just because one vaccinated kid got them, it doesn't mean another vaccinated kid will. That's not how it works. The likelihood of your unvaccinated kid getting mumps is much higher than any vaccine injury risk.

I'd be first in line for mumps if it took my sons life long disability away.

They don't want to debate vaccines with the parent of a vaccine injured child, they prefer to debate with the aunt of a vaccine injured child. Why, I don't know, but I won't engage. Its a personal decision based on personal experience. Its not up for debate with me.

I'll debate both of you, but to what end? You won't change your mind. You ignore science. Dying from smallpox is much more serious than a lifelong disability.

joyful08 · July 2016

laurenmichael725 said:

Also the reason diseases like mumps (and measles, etc.) are more prevalent now is because there are so many people not vaccinating, thus reducing the herd immunity vaccines provide. This puts everyone at risk. No vaccine is 100% effective, but used by the masses tends to significantly reduce (or eliminate) the presence of disease. People tend to forget how horrendous many of these illnesses were before immunizations were available, and the complications they can cause. I know I will upset some people by saying this, but vaccines do not cause autism or developmental delays/injuries. There is only a very small risk for people who are allergic to certain ingredients of having an allergic reaction. Other than that, PLEASE vaccinate your children. I usually am not so outspoken because I know it is such a hot button issue. I know some parents of children who have certain disabilities truly believe is was vaccines that caused it, and I am heartbroken for you, but do not agree with your assessment of the cause. I'm not expecting to change anyone's mind about this, but wanted to give my two cents.

Yes. Yes. Yes.

blush64 · July 2016

thehappyphotog said:

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot said:

I'd be first in line for mumps if it took my sons life long disability away.

I am not debating. I understand there is a risk to vaccination. I was anxious every time my child received a vaccination, I knew the risk was small but still there. The risk of a serious reaction from a vaccine is still less than the risk of injury or death due to contracting certain things we vaccinate for. This doesn't help when your child is one of the few who have a reaction or injury. Without vaccines there would be many more infant and child deaths than we have now as well as more life long issues.(effects from Polio for example)

I am sorry for what you have gone through. People should be aware that there are risks. There are risks to everything and even though the risk is very small someone is going to be part of that small percentage. However, once enough people decide the risk is too high the diseases and illnesses that are almost unheard of today will return.

This is not a question for anyone quoted, more so wondering about people who have not had a negative experience but still don't believe in vaccinations. Do people who don't believe vaccinating is the right thing to do actually believe Polio, pertussis, diphtheria etc are preferable?

Edit - posted too soon.

thehappyphotog · July 2016

There is not one double-blind, placebo-controlled study that can prove the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Much less one study showing how the combinations under the current schedule effect one another.

So no, not ignoring science.

BumpasaurusRex · July 2016

True, it's a personal decision for everyone. I just don't think my "homework" or any research I do on my own could ever match what actual doctors/scientists have researched and studied.

For me, I'd rather have a child with a vaccine injury than a dead one.

SSCmomma · July 2016

laurenmichael725 said:

Also the reason diseases like mumps (and measles, etc.) are more prevalent now is because there are so many people not vaccinating, thus reducing the herd immunity vaccines provide. This puts everyone at risk. No vaccine is 100% effective, but used by the masses tends to significantly reduce (or eliminate) the presence of disease. People tend to forget how horrendous many of these illnesses were before immunizations were available, and the complications they can cause. I know I will upset some people by saying this, but vaccines do not cause autism or developmental delays/injuries. There is only a very small risk for people who are allergic to certain ingredients of having an allergic reaction. Other than that, PLEASE vaccinate your children. I usually am not so outspoken because I know it is such a hot button issue. I know some parents of children who have certain disabilities truly believe is was vaccines that caused it, and I am heartbroken for you, but do not agree with your assessment of the cause. I'm not expecting to change anyone's mind about this, but wanted to give my two cents.

Why is there a government fund set up to compensate vaccine injury victims? Again, take a look at VAERS. Its the government site for reporting injuries. As for your professional assessment of injuries, my nephews injuries were documented and he recieved a substantial compensation from the VAERS fund. What happened to him was that it was actually a bad batch or "hot lot" as they call it. There were numerous injuries reported from that lot, some mild and some severe (including death). His was one of the worst. He is 25 and seizures multiple times a day, can't walk for the most part, can't talk, has no control over bodily functions or even the ability to regulate body temp and is still in diapers. There is no question about what caused his condition. It is documented with the CDC. Yes, the risk of vaccine injury is low but certainly not non existent and extends far beyond allergies and autism.

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · July 2016

SSCmomma said:

laurenmichael725 said:

Also the reason diseases like mumps (and measles, etc.) are more prevalent now is because there are so many people not vaccinating, thus reducing the herd immunity vaccines provide. This puts everyone at risk. No vaccine is 100% effective, but used by the masses tends to significantly reduce (or eliminate) the presence of disease. People tend to forget how horrendous many of these illnesses were before immunizations were available, and the complications they can cause. I know I will upset some people by saying this, but vaccines do not cause autism or developmental delays/injuries. There is only a very small risk for people who are allergic to certain ingredients of having an allergic reaction. Other than that, PLEASE vaccinate your children. I usually am not so outspoken because I know it is such a hot button issue. I know some parents of children who have certain disabilities truly believe is was vaccines that caused it, and I am heartbroken for you, but do not agree with your assessment of the cause. I'm not expecting to change anyone's mind about this, but wanted to give my two cents.

Why is there a government fund set up to compensate vaccine injury victims? Again, take a look at VAERS. Its the government site for reporting injuries. As for your professional assessment of injuries, my nephews injuries were documented and he recieved a substantial compensation from the VAERS fund. What happened to him was that it was actually a bad batch or "hot lot" as they call it. There were numerous injuries reported from that lot, some mild and some severe (including death). His was one of the worst. He is 25 and seizures multiple times a day, can't walk for the most part, can't talk, has no control over bodily functions or even the ability to regulate body temp and is still in diapers. There is no question about what caused his condition. It is documented with the CDC. Yes, the risk of vaccine injury is low but certainly not non existent and extends far beyond allergies and autism.

VAERS was set up to save the vaccine industry from expensive and drawn out malpractice suits and it will pay for non-negligent vaccine injuries. I'm very sorry for what your nephew and family has been through. But that doesn't mean that your kids have a higher risk of getting a vaccine from a "hot lot".

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