Vaccines

britvahok · April 2017

Do you plan to vaccinate your LO? Why or why not???

britvahok · April 2017

My youngest is vaccinated and this LO will be vaccinated as well. There is no need for a child to have polio, measles, mumps or rubella if it can be prevented by a vaccine.

DeansGirl14 · April 2017

Yes. Herd immunity begins with herd immunity.

I don't even think my kid would be allowed in daycare and public school without vaccines.

I have to have TDAP for Baby next month. Not looking forward to it because of crazy shoulder/arm pain. Whine whine whine.

SarahBethBR · April 2017

Hell yes.

SpotConlon · April 2017

We had a measles outbreak in our area this past year and unvaccinated kids had to stay home from school for a month. Of course I would vaccinate my kid.

lwhrmomma · April 2017

Absolutely 100%.

bumpybump · April 2017

Yes, this LO will be vaccinated as is my DD.

taylormarie923 · April 2017

Yes. Because science.

PinkPrincessPiper · April 2017

taylormarie923 said:

Yes. Because science.

Best response!

Yep, all of my littles have been vaccinated. In my state, kids cannot attend public school unless they are up to date on all vaccinations. Because science.

shyviolet-2 · April 2017

100% yes. The preschool DS goes to is insured through the community college so kids have to be vaccinated to attend.

and_peggy · April 2017

With DD, we both did a lot of research before ultimately deciding that vaccinating was the best and healthiest decision for everyone. This baby will certainly be vaccinated too. My pedi lets us split some of them if we prefer. We're totally going to be shunned since we plan on homeschooling and we vaccinate.

lewliv · April 2017

I'll vaccinate the shit out of this baby.

SouthernMama15 · April 2017

Yup, DS is vaccinated. When choosing a pediatrician, we made sure that they required them, I didn't want my kids exposed to unvaccinated people any more than they probably already are.

belmont1785 · April 2017

My DD has to have her vaccines one at a time and stay an hour after each because she's has terrible allergies and has reacted to vaccines in the past. But we still believe the benefits outweigh the risks and will be vaccinating this baby and continuing to vaccinate my daughter.

AB518 · April 2017

I definitely plan to vaccinate. I just don't think that there is a good argument to not vaccinate unless there truly is a medical reason. Everyone who can get vaccinated should get vaccinated.

Nxy · April 2017

Haven't you heard vaccines ultimately cause death?? No matter what vaccines you get you're totally going to die eventually.

Yea DD is vaccinated and this baby will be too.
I'm really interested to see if either of them inherited my inability to produce MMR antibodies.

and_peggy · April 2017

@nxy I have the same issue with MMR antibodies but I never even thought about my kids inheriting that.

LeA2017! · April 2017

Yes. We will vaccinate.

AbbeyH · April 2017

Yup!

WineAndDogs · April 2017

@livlew-2 You're comment made me actually laugh out loud
@SouthernMama15 I also want a pediatrician who only treats vaccinated patients.

We will 100% vaccinate our child. If I could stab everyone who comes in my house to visit with a TDAP and flu shot, I would.

bubblesmtu · April 2017

Yes to vaccinations!
Last time I don't think I could get the TDAP until after I had DD, at least that was what my doc did. Is it better to get while pg? I haven't thought about that one yet.

BlackNYellow · April 2017

We may be holding off on the initial Hep B vaccine in the hospital (if our pediatrician approves) and will delay til we get home from the hospital. We are not 100% decided on this for sure so I need to discuss this when we meet with our ped.

@DeansGirl14 Massage your arm for about 5-10 minutes after you get the TDaP. I did this with my last two vaccines at the suggestion of a nurse and it was so helpful at keeping the arm pain to a minimum. My arm usually hurts and feels dead for a week. I had one day of mild soreness with the last vaccine!

@wineanddogs My SIL sent everyone in the immediate family an email and said if you want to be around our newborn you have to be vaccinated against pertussis. You have every right to expect the same from your family that visits.

@bubblesmtu yes you pass antibodies to your baby before they are able to receive the vaccine and make their own.

smallbutmighty77 · April 2017

The pediatrician we chose requires it, as does our daycare and the school district we eventually hope to be in.
If my kid can be, they will be. Not just for themselves but for any kids around them who might not be able to get the vaccines themselves. One time I am totally cool with being part of the herd.

AdvoCyndi30 · April 2017

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Absolutely no reason not to if you are able to do so. If you have never seen a baby suffer through pertussis, find a video and the tell me not vaccinating is reasonable.

The only vaccine I'm unsure of is the HPV vaccine for girls. Even my pediatrician isn't a proponent of it.

taylormarie923 · April 2017

@bubblesmtu if you plan to BF, the baby will get the antibodies that way as well.

@WineAndDogs we had all of our family coming to visit get the TDaP. They were all extremely understanding.

caity024 · April 2017

Most definitely. @SouthernMama15, I didn't even think to talk to check with the pediatrician to make sure everyone that comes in is being vaccinated, but it's going on the list of questions and requirements.

SouthernMama15 · April 2017

@caity024 definitely a good question for the list when choosing a pediatrician. Ours follow the cdc guidelines.

Kathryn0903 · April 2017

Totally planning on vaccinating LO. I want him to be protected as much as possible from any of these diseases that can absolutely be prevented with vaccines.

HappyToBeHere · April 2017

DD is, and so will this LO be. Benefits outweigh the risks; loving all the vaccination support on here ... I guess we will have scared away any anti-vaxxers by now.

pinkyswife · April 2017

I was a little nervous to open this thread but everyones so calm and educated. Weird.
We 100% vaccinate

Mango517 · April 2017

I'm pro-science, so yes, vaccination all the way.

Nxy · April 2017

aehogan90 said:

@nxy I have the same issue with MMR antibodies but I never even thought about my kids inheriting that.

My doctor swears this isn't something that can be genetic.I think mine is linked to some other type of immune deficiency that is genetic though. Both my oldest brother and I had chicken pox 3 times growing up and he got his first case of shingles at 23. He also has no MMR antibodies. Maybe we are just freaks though.

and_peggy · April 2017

@Nxy that's crazy! There's no way that's not genetic. I never found out until my first pregnancy, and ended up *(TW) losing the. And then in my second pregnancy I had to get the shot again. So far I'm good here but my last shot was only a year ago. Such a weird thing. I was upset the first time because they were pretty sure it had an impact on my baby and that might have been the reason I miscarried.

kodariah · April 2017

My DS is vaccinated and this little guy little be to. I'm glad everyone agrees that we don't need to bring back sickness that was at one point almost eradicated! I also choose to vaccinate for the health of others. I'm from a family full of people that have a illness that prevents them from getting vaccinated, vaccinating myself and my child helps protect these people as well.

tova24 · April 2017

In Texas, we fill out our vaccination forms at 26 weeks! It's one of the forms that is apart of the preregistration packet.

and_peggy · April 2017

@tova24 I didn't do that with DD.

cmmiller531 · April 2017

Big thumbs up!

imwithbaby · April 2017

I was so scared to open this thread but YOU GUYS DIDNT LET ME DOWN.

100% all of the shots because, as mentioned, SCIENCE.

*TW*
I knew a mom who lost her baby at 3 months because of pertussis. I think they ultimately determined that it was contracted from an adult who didn't have the booster, so anyone who will regularly be around LO the first month I will *request* that they get the TDAP booster.

@AdvoCyndi30 curious as to your doc's uncertainty about the HPV vaccine? I personally had all three and had no issues, and don't have HPV (which, tbh is kind of impressive considering 80% of sexually active people will get it in their lifetime). I know this one is a little less mainstream so I'm okay with people opting out of that. Just sharing my *one* anecdotal story.

kvh22 · April 2017

So pleasantly surprised (as many PPs have mentioned). I live in California where it is now required to be vaccinated to go to day cares and public schools which is a huge relief. Some areas of California had very low rates compared to the national average and there have been outbreaks of various preventable diseases in the state in previous years, mostly attributed to the lower vaccination rates. If someone chooses not to vaccinate, I at least hope they understand that herd immunity is what gives them this choice (and that too many people opting out is why it is now required in California - herd immunity was not sustained).

@AdvoCyndi30 & @mrsmatt1212 - I was given the HPV vaccine series right when it came out as my pediatrician recommended it and my mom trusted her. DH has mentioned it is the only vaccine he is unsure about (need to do some research but there's obviously time for that). I believe it covers more strains of HPV than it used to (or more research has been done about those strains and the link to cervical and other cancers?). There was a ton of marketing done in favor of the HPV vaccine when it first came out that I will give him was pretty misleading - some of the strains of HPV that cause cervical and other cancers are preventable with the vaccine, but not all. There was definitely some backlash because of how the benefits were touted in advertising vs. the actual science behind the vaccine and the links to cervical cancer, but based on what I've read, it seems like a good preventative measure with no adverse side effects and that the vaccine now covers even more strains than it used to. I would also be interested in the pediatrician's reservations.

PinkPrincessPiper · April 2017

I'm also pro-Gardasil. Kiddo #1 will be 11 in November, and I fully plan to get his first shot at his annual check-up. I used to work in research when it was being studied & was one of the bestest successes during that time.

Will it make big pharma money? Sure. Will it protect my children from possible disease, including cancers associated with HPV? You bet. Take my money.

WineAndDogs · April 2017

Boys are also on the rise for getting vaccinated again HPV, which I think is great. While a male doesn't have a cervix that can develop cancer, HPV can be responsible for throat cancers in males. I am very much in favor of making it a required vaccine because it is so effective but I get that it is still new and most need a while to warm up to changes.

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