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| Both of my older children have taken the vaccine. And it does prevent them from contracting chicken pox. Noah is 5 and Lillian is 3 neither of them had any kind of negative reaction. I think if you compare it to the other posions they pump them full of this one is extremely mild. I hate taken them for shots, but it's a necessary evil. No school, No passports it's just one of those things. I'm not sure if Chicken pox is a elective vaccine or not? |
| posted by Krystal on 01/21/2008 04:29 PM
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| I have vaccinated both of my children. They are now 4 and 6 years old. They haven't had any negative reaction. The vaccination is not 100% guarenteed though, there is still a small chance they can get it, but most likely the symptoms will be very mild. |
| posted by Kara on 01/21/2008 05:03 PM
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| The vaccine, any vaccine being elective is dependant on the state in which you reside, and what they mandate. This was a discussion , a very heated discussion not that long ago on this board. The vaccine does prevent them from contracting Chicken Pox, as all vaccines are preventative measures. In vaccinating your child, You are helping to snuff out these illnesses, so that in the future, we will not have to vaccinate our kids against this illnesses. An example of this is smallpox, our kids no longer have to be vaccinated for smallpox because we wiped it out by vaccinating. I will definately have my daughter vaccinated for everything she is supposed to be vaccinated for. I have done all of the research, nothing is caused by these vaccinations, although some parents look to point the finger at the vaccination for their childs now apparent disability. Chicken pox may seem stupid to vaccinate against, hey I had the chicken pox and I survived, it was a right of passage. The thing is, as chicken pox has been around, it has evolved and mutated and in some cases gotten worse even causing death, believe me I was surprised to hear that too, but like I said I did the research. It is up to each parent to research, talk to other parents and then make an educated decision based on what they believe is right for their child. It is my opinion, however, that parents who are not vaccinating their children are making it possible for a pandemic of some of these illnesses. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 05:05 PM
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Go to this website and read up on what the Center for Disease control says about vaccinating your kids.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/parents.htm |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 05:08 PM
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| Thanks to all for the advise, I have always had my daugther get her vaccines, and will to have her get this one, it is for there own good and I want to protect her! thanks again |
| posted by charise on 01/21/2008 05:51 PM
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My husband and I are very nervous about vaccinating our baby boy who is now five months old since autism has become a terrifying epidemic. The statistics are now that 1 in 134 kids will contract it, and of those 134, 94 will be boys.
I looked up my innoculation schedule from when I was a baby and I only recieved a total of 12 vaccines. Now the amount is over 30. The problem is not so much the vaccines themselves, but how many and when they are given. We are going to be creating our own schedule using this as a guide line; 1) we will not vaccinte until he is at least 6 months old so his immune system is a little more mature, 2) we will only give one vaccine at a time and space them out by 3-4 weeks just in case there is a reaction (he will get the MMR, but each one given separately), 3) we will make sure that none of the vaccinations contain mercury, and 4) for the most part we will follow the schedule that my brother and I had of 12 vaccines, instead of the triple amount that the doctors are suggesting today.
Each parenet must make their own decisions about their child's vaccines and we are erring on the conservative side just to be safe. |
| posted by Audrey on 01/21/2008 06:55 PM
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| The simple fact is that Autism is genetic, before your child is born, their genes are already made up and if they are going to have autism, they are going to have it, it is not something you catch like a head cold. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 07:01 PM
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| You need to look at the big picture where autism is concerned and it is simple, back in the day, the doctors diagnosing Autism were looking at the severe cases, like rain man. Now there are so many different types of autism, different severities being diagnosed, where the milder cases went unnoticed before, they are diagnosed now. The instance of autism has not increased or decreased, the variety of autism had broadened. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 07:05 PM
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This is a quote from a Behavioral specialist the last time we discussed this on this board, she says it best, better than I could:
"I can definitely say that part of the increase in the incidence of Autism is largely due to the expanded criteria (Aspergers is now included). An example would be that if we lowered the IQ requirement for genius to 110, we'd have a lot more people that would qualifya s a genius - but the actual incidence didn't increase, the criteria changed.
Some children that were just socially "different" when we were young now fall under the "Autism" umbrella. I work with sefveral Gifted students that also have Autism. Years ago, if you could maintain yourself in mainstream classes, you would not have been diagnosed w/ Autism.
Autism generally shows itself at 2 years +/- ; to say it is because of the immunizations is similar to saying that going to College brings on Schizophrenia (when in reality, it just tends to manifest itself at that time/age). There is also another study that says having a father over 40 increases the chances of having Autism- and people ARE waiting longer to have children... so, could that be part of the increase?! " |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 07:11 PM
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Here is some info if anyone is interested.
http://nvic.org/Diseases/chickenpox%20facts.htm
Chickenpox and Chickenpox Vaccine
What is Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is a member of the herpesvirus family and is associated with herpes zoster (shingles). Chickenpox is highly contagious but for the majority of children it is a mild disease characterized by small round lesions on the skin that cause intense itching. It lasts from two to three weeks and recovery from the disease usually gives permanent immunity to it. Half of all cases occur in children between the ages of 5 and 9. It has been estimated that only 10 percent of Americans over the age of 15 have never had chickenpox.
Can Chickenpox Cause Injury and Death?
Yes. 3.7 million cases of varicella were estimated to occur in the US annually in the early 1990s. Data from 1992 showed that about 158,000 cases of chickenpox were reported and 100 deaths were reported. More than half of the deaths were in adults because chickenpox is more serious in adults than in children. Up to 20 percent of adults who get chickenpox can develop severe complications such as pneumonia. Other rare complications from chickenpox include serious bacterial infection of the lesions and brain inflammation, which is reported in less than one percent of children who get chickenpox. Most children and adults who develop severe complications from chickenpox disease have compromised immune systems or other health problems.
What is Chickenpox Vaccine?
The Varicella Zoster (chickenpox) vaccine is made from the Oka/Merck strain of live attenuated (weakened) varicella virus. The virus was initially obtained from a child with natural varicella, introduced into human embryonic lung cell cultures, adapted to and propagated in embryonic guinea pig cell cultures, and finally propagated in human diploid cell cultures. The vaccine contains sucrose, phosphate, glutamate and processed gelatin as stabilizers.
How Effective is Chickenpox Vaccine?
All vaccines only provide temporary immunity. Only recovery from natural chickenpox disease will provide lifelong immunity. When the chickenpox vaccine was licensed for public use in 1995, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimated that it was 70 to 90 percent effective in preventing disease. A recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study (Dec. 2002) reported that "the effectiveness of the vaccine was 44 percent against disease of any severity and 86 percent against moderate or severe disease." Some are suggesting a second dose of chickenpox vaccine may be needed. Another study in 2002 confirmed that adults exposed to natural chickenpox disease were protected from developing shingles and that there is concern that mass vaccination against chickenpox may cause a future epidemic of shingles, affecting more than 50 percent of Americans aged 10 to 44 years.
Can Chickenpox Vaccine Cause Injury and Death?
Yes. Between March 1995 and July 1998, the federal Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) received 6, 574 reports of health problems after chickenpox vaccination. That translates into 67.5 adverse events per 100,000 doses of vaccine or one in 1,481 vaccinations. About four percent of cases (about 1 in 33,000 doses) were serious including shock, encephalitis, thrombocytopenia (blood disorder) and 14 deaths. The VAERS data has led to the addition of 17 adverse events to the manufacturer's product label since the vaccine was licensed in 1995, including secondary bacterial infections (cellulitis), secondary transmission of vaccine virus infection to close contacts, transverse myelitis and Guillain Barre syndrome (brain disorders) and herpes zoster (shingles). There have been documented cases of transmission of vaccine virus from a vaccinated child to household contacts, including a pregnant woman. A study in 2002 confirmed that adults exposed to natural chickenpox disease were protected from developing shingles and that there is concern that mass vaccination against chickenpox may cause a future epidemic of shingles, affecting more than 50 percent of Americans aged 10 to 44 years.
Should Chickenpox Vaccine Be Mandated?
No. The majority of children who recover from chickenpox disease do not suffer complications and they are left with lifelong immunity to the disease. The chickenpox vaccine only gives temporary immunity and leaves children vulnerable to disease later in life when complications from chickenpox can be much more serious. Vaccine reaction reports suggest that the vaccine is more reactive than it was thought to be before licensure and there are too many outstanding questions about the true adverse event profile of this live virus vaccine. Parents should have a choice about whether or not to vaccinate their children with the chickenpox vaccine.
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| posted by on 01/21/2008 07:33 PM
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Here are the ingredients.
Varivax - Chickenpox Merck & Co., Inc. 800.672.6372
* varicella live virus neomycin phosphate, sucrose, and monosodium glutamate (MSG) processed gelatin, fetal bovine serum, guinea pig embryo cells, albumin from human blood, and human diploid cells from aborted fetal tissue. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 07:38 PM
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| I happen to think all vaccines should be mandated...But like we said before that is not the case, and we are all entitled to our own opinion, and entitled to choose what is best for our kids. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 07:40 PM
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| Well yall already know what happen to my kids and the wonderful vaccines.And the myth about chicken pox vaccine helping you not get it is bs.Michael my oldest had the vaccine and he got the chicken pox right before I left for Michigan.He got around his best friends niece/nephew.I cant member the childs sex.About 2 to 3 weeks later.He got it from head to toe.My son was 18.He was in such terrible pain and misery because of it. |
| posted by Lexi on 01/21/2008 08:13 PM
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| I was waiting for you to show up!!! LOL. How are you? I have been looking for your exciting topics, lol you have been slacking. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 08:16 PM
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| I was just reading about the effectiveness of the vaccine over time, and that the vaccine is less effective if given too closely with other vaccinations. Vaccines are tricky, I read up on this stuff every day when Mikayla is napping. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 08:19 PM
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| http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-varicella.pdf |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 08:21 PM
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| Gawd I just sent u a pm gf.Where you been?I saw your posts so I thought Id pm you.How funny!I came up w a few of em but noone commented on them. |
| posted by Lexi on 01/21/2008 08:31 PM
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| I have been watching for the girl that we were talking to that day also she is from Co.and had twins.I havent seen her in 2 months either.I forgot her name.I should have put her on our friends list. |
| posted by Lexi on 01/21/2008 08:44 PM
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| The name of the ointment Mikayla was given was triamcinolone mixed with aquaphor, and it is awesome. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 08:51 PM
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| Some 1 named that aqua word the other day mixed w something else.I am up for anything.She is okay for a day or so then she rips and breaks out again.Her hands and arms are the worst cause we cover her legs up w tight pj pants so she cant get at em'. |
| posted by Lexi on 01/21/2008 08:56 PM
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| write down the name and give it to the Dr. I swear by this stuff |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 08:59 PM
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| Yes I'll ask about that.thx |
| posted by Lexi on 01/21/2008 09:04 PM
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| I just opened up a real juicy can of worms with my new topic, lol, I learned from the best! |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 09:06 PM
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| Smiles lol.I guess we'll never hear from our friend again in Co.I looked for her profile but for the life of me I cant member.It was like andrea or angel or something like that and she had twins boys I think.I wished id put her on the friends list now. |
| posted by Lexi on 01/21/2008 09:33 PM
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| What topic was she involved in? |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 09:35 PM
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| I looked in the vaccine topic and I looked in the in-law topic, I found ashlee, but she doesn't have twins. |
| posted by on 01/21/2008 09:40 PM
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| Yeop so did i.I guess she didnt stay here in our group.There was another girl from Co. not too far from her that joined too.Havent seen her either. |
| posted by Lexi on 01/21/2008 10:11 PM
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