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| This is just an interesting question in the midst of reading about vaccination controversy. |
| posted by crystal on 10/09/2007 11:07 PM |
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| I have to say that I would never questions many of the vaccines, such as for polio or Hep but as a mother I am very concerned with the long term effect of the newer vaccines such as for the chicken pox or cervical cancer. You just can not predict what these will do to our children in five years and beyond... |
| posted by Kyleen on 10/11/2007 08:39 PM |
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| My cousin's kid (by marriage) is almost 5 years old and I don't think that her parents have taking her to the doctor in almost 3 years and I feel for the child because before she gets enroled in school she has to get caught up on all the vaccines that she missed. OUCH |
| posted by Chelle on 10/12/2007 12:38 PM |
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| There is far too much conflicting information out there. Even the doctors and experts can't agree. BUT what we can be sure of is that our babies are getting FAR more vaccinations than babies did in previous generations, and ask you pediatrician if there have ever been any long term studies comparing the overall health of vaccinated vs. nonvaccinated children (There hasn't.) Isn't this what we really need to know for sure if so many shots in such a short period of time is safe or not? With the onset of mandatory mass vaccinations came many new illnesses - Autism is actually in epidempic proportions and no, this isn't because of "better diagnostic procedures". How many autistic adults do you know? Probably not that many. And how many autistic children are there these days? What is it now, one in 80-something boys will develop autism? When are they going to give us some convincing evidence that the two aren't connected...after they pull in 500 billion+ dollars and autism affects 1 in 10 children? |
| posted by kellie on 10/16/2007 12:59 PM |
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| As others have said, there is a lot of unknowns out there about vaccinations. If you decide you want to vaccinate later, after more is known, that is an option, but you can never, ever UNvaccinate, so if damage is done, it is DONE. |
| posted by Indigo Ottyr on 10/19/2007 02:41 AM |
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| I think it is a parents choice of course. I chose to vaccinate my children. I was vaccinated as a child, and I am fine. They are precautionays, and I choose to be cautious. |
| posted by Roxanne on 12/02/2007 01:19 PM |
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| We are not vaccinating our daughter or any of our children because they will not be in daycare or traditional school. If they were going to be in those situations, we would consider SOME of them but it would still not be all of them! |
| posted by kendra on 12/10/2007 01:34 PM |
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| I think vaccinating is fine...but they should be divided up further apart (to prevent the effects of autism). To many drugs at one time can be devistating in the long run. |
| posted by Tracy on 02/22/2008 05:48 PM |
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| I believe in vaccinating for most illnesses. I do not believe in the chicken pox vaccine. I don't feel that it is necessary and it hasn't proven safe enough for me yet so my son will not be vaccinated for this unless it is several years from now. I also feel the same way only a little stonger about the Gardisil (cervical cancer) vaccine. |
| posted by Elisha on 03/08/2008 02:01 AM |
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| Thirteen years ago, I chose to vaccinate my son. Now I have a thirteen month old daughter that I have chosen not to vaccinate. It seems as though even the experts in the medical world can't agree on the potential links between immunization and autism. I personally know two mothers with autistic children, and have seen several parents on talks shows, and the general consenses amongst them is that they feel the vaccines did play a part in their childs autism. The also have stated they feel as though they are not being heard by the medical professionals. |
| posted by Kristen on 03/12/2008 02:06 PM |
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Regarding the chickenpox vaccine, I wasn't going to get it either but have since changed my mind as the hundreds of itchy "skin lesions" are highly suseptible to the staph skin eating disease called MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus). The complications from this can be FATAL in children.
Also, my biggest concern is with the MMR vacinne being associated with autism. Sooooooooo, I found a pharmacy who dispenses the vaccine separately (some pediatricians will do this for you, but mine wouldn't, however she did write the RX's for me to order them myself). So I have separate measles, mumps and rubella for my twin sons who are 2 1/2. I feel that they're old enough now that they can start the vaccines. They will get ONE every 3 or 4 months, my decision. 3 toxins at one time is unacceptable to me. I'd rather them have 3 shots that hurt temporarily than to take the chance of possible long term consequences with the MMR. The name of the pharmacy is American Medicine at (225-924-0247). The owner is Bridgette and she answers the phone or has a voice mail. It's pricey, but worth it. For the vacinnes $123.00 + about 90 shipping.
One last thing, I believe in vaccinating and am not ANTI vaccine, however, the number of vacinnes received (twenty something) before they are 2 is outrageous. I believe that parents should vaccinate their children because, eventually, if not, we WILL have epidemics again. However, I believe that we should be able to vaccinate more slowly with an alternate schedule as I have. OH, and boosters...a crock of crap. Kids should NOT have to have boosters UNLESS they are tested (blood titers) and they have no more immunity. Most children will still have immunity and would not require boosters. The government and pharmacies have, of course, included boosters as a one size fits all, just like all of the vacinnes. I will request blood titers for my sons BEFORE they receive boosters. That's all folks:) |
| posted by Robin on 05/18/2008 11:54 AM |
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| My two children are vacinated. But we choosed to skip the chicken pox vaccine, until they get older (school age) if they don't get it by then. |
| posted by Jessica on 06/25/2008 03:03 PM |
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| Knowledge is power, so all I can say is be educated about the pro's and con's and decide what is right for your family. My husband and I chose to vac all three of our sons, and they seem uneffected by our choice. I do feel however, that we are getting crazy with too much vac. An example is the chicken pox vac. The virus, if treated early and monitored by a physician, is generally safe for children to "catch" without being vac for. Of COURSE, there will always be the cases in which a child(ren) die from complications, but once again, be informed and chose what you feel is right. NOTE: Research autism and all the controversial info (GOOD AND BAD) and make an informed decision. We are afterall the parents of our children and make decisions for them based on what we know to be true. Physicians are not the all powerful, you can say "no" or form a different vac schedule. You can also sign waviers at schools so that your child(ren) can still attend WITHOUT the required vac. Don't let people push you around. You are your child's advocate. |
| posted by Maro on 08/10/2008 11:45 PM |
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| People who do not vaccinate their children are being irresponsible parents. If you're worried, spread out the vaccines over more time and say no to the optional ones like chicken pox. But for the love of all things good in this world, don't risk your childs health by making him/her suseptible to getting polio or diphtheria or other life-threatening diseases. How can you even live with yourself if you've not given your child these basic precautions? The autism thing is totally unfounded. There are a LOT of things that kids are exposed to nowadays that they did not used to be, not just vaccines. So that arguement is unsound. |
| posted by Meg on 09/17/2008 12:20 PM |
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| I'm not necessarily AGAINST vaccines, I just think there is a lot of conflicting information and not enough long term studies. My daughter is 13 months & has only had 3 rounds of dTap, Hib, and Prevnar. I think kids are just kidding too many, too soon. Plus, I think some are unnecessary. I don't personally know anyone who's had problems with their kids being fully vaccinated, we are just choosing a less aggressive vax schedule. |
| posted by Gabrielle on 10/20/2008 07:22 PM |
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| I have a 15-month-old and have chosen not to vaccinate, yet. Same reasons that have been stated here: too many, too soon. I also plan on choosing which vaccine I am going to give. The problem in New Jersey is that it's an all or nothing deal in order to get them in school. They won't allow you in school if you only choose "some" of the vaccines. They just passed here that every child is required to have a flu vaccine every year in order to get into school. The flu vaccines have more mercury than the MMR shot. I just question something that is making the pharmaceutical companies a lot of money. |
| posted by Christina on 01/23/2009 09:30 AM |
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| Unless you have family history of being allergic to about everything then it will be fine (no extreme reaction) |
| posted by Krista on 02/15/2009 10:43 PM |
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| I didn't want to get the chicken pox vacine but the school said that you have to for school registration when my daughter was 5. We had to get it and i noticed a rash right after the shot. I assumed it was a mild side effect. Then with in the next day or so my daughter started to complain of pain in her rib and side areas. I took a look and i was concerned so back to doctor we go. Believe it or not she had shingles, which is similar to chicken pox and is caused by the same virus. It is very, very, painful in some cases. If you don't know in th chicken pox vacine there is a live virus. It is only a little bit of the chicken pox virus but in some cases it is enough to infect children with viruses. I have not vaccinated my other 3 children and i am not planning to if i don't have to. As for the gardisil vaccine I am against it. when my daughter starts having sex we are very open and i know she will talk with me about it. If she decides to have premarital sex I would like to have her vaccinated but hopefuly she will wait atleast wait until she is old enough to decide for herself. |
| posted by Dayna on 03/23/2009 02:41 AM |
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| I am not totally against vaccinating but I dont agree with giving a new born infant four shots at one visit. I don't see how that is healthy and safe at all! Sometimes it's more than 4shots! I just feel so helpless in this case because really we have no choice as to vaccinate or not you pretty much have to but when something happens to your child because of vaccines there is no one to blame but yourself. We as mothers automatically blame ourselves when our children are hurt or something goes wrong, but the vaccine companies will not admit they were wrong and I am sure they will point the finger at us as the parent anyway that we have a choice to get them or not. yeah right. I pray and thank god everyday that my boys come out ok after each and every vaccine. |
| posted by Jessica on 05/27/2009 09:48 PM |
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From what I've been reading about vaccines...
Me and my husband had to make the choice from opposing points of view.... She will get her vaccines in a better spaced out manner. |
| posted by Alejandra on 11/04/2009 12:56 PM |
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| All children i know that has not recieved vaccines get sick more often then those that have recieved vaccinations. GET IT DONE. |
| posted by keenya on 11/18/2009 09:21 PM |
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| I believe that it is your child and your choice. We choose not to give you son the hep shot in the hospital. I didn't find it necessary considering that he would be staying at home. I have friends that have not vaccinated. Some of there children are very health and some are not. Two have just been diagnosed with Autism. I do agree that not enough time and thought has been put into this! Our son is fully vaccinated at this point, but our Dr. has helped us space them out a little more than usual. |
| posted by Annie on 10/20/2010 10:36 PM |
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