how did your kids react to the vaccine.? What should I be looking out for? How to make the child comfortable in case of reactions etc.
I'm looking for YOUR personal experiences.Of course, I will be questioning my pediatrician also but Here I am looking for the parent's perspective.
2006-06-15 18:57:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have 4 kids, and not a single one had any reaction at all. I gave my kids a dose of tylenol before we went to the doc at their recommendation and they were fine. The tylenol works wonders for some reason. If he has soreness at the injection site, a warm washcloth will ease the pain after the first 4-6 hours. Initially, try to use something cold for swelling. My favorite thing to use for a cold pack is frozen peas, whole kernal corn, etc. Its flexible and it can form around his leg. Just hold it on for 20 seconds and take it off for 10 and start over at 20 seconds again. It makes the best ice pack. Good luck. Dont forget to give him tylenol before shots!!!
2006-06-15 19:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 3⤋
I have two children. One is 3 and the other is 9 months. So far the only reaction my children have had was a feever and fussiness after the shot. I gave them tylenol and let them sleep as long as they wanted to. The day after the shot I wasn't a stickler to schedules like if we were in the middle of a potty training or weaning of a binky I let it go for the few days after the shot. Just keep monitoring the temperature and never feel stupid about calling the office if you feel there is a problem. I hate seeing my girls cry but I kept telling myself that it's all for the best.
To answer your question about what you should look out for the biggest thing that I looked for was the feever and if the injection site was inflamed or hot. Some motherly reassurance though.....you are an awesome parent to be doing this type of research for your child, keep it up and never let anyone tell you you're wrong.
2006-06-15 19:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i will strongly recomend against any vaccine (especialy if you are concerned) until your child can comunicate to you properly. if you are concerned about a reaction, just wait until your child is old enough to tell you how he/she feels... my 3 year old can tell me if her tummy hurts, but my 7 year old can tell me weather it feels sharp, or like she's gonna throw up, or if its because shes hungry...comunicat6ion and knoleage are soo important. my 7 year old can describe a siezure as a thumping in her head...enough for me to know its not a headache.
my little brother is autistic (i believe) because of the mmr...we didnt know he has epilepsy until he was a teen, i believe that for sensitive individuals, vaccines can be very harmful, people with nuerological dissorders arte not supposed to recieve vaccines, so what happens if your child has a neurological problem and you dont know it yet? we didnt know our daughter had a siezure dissorder until the middle of kindergarden...it makes me glad that i decided not to vaccinate her until the benefits outwieghed the risks.
i recomend doing your research on vaccines, use your best judgment as a mother, if your family has a lot of alergys, you are at a higher risk for your child to have a sensitivity to things, especialy at a young age, did you know that you are not supposed to get vaccines if you have an allergy to eggs? olmost all vaccines contain chicken emryos its what feeds the virus, ne way, the point is, you wouldnt feed a 2 month old an egg, and hope they dont have an alergy, thier bodies cant handle something like that, so why a vaccine?if your curius, product information inserts are available for every vaccine out there, lot of info in those...even ingredients...kinda scary, some have horse urea, numbers of stabilizers, and chemicals...
2006-06-15 20:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by Rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it now. that is more effective positive for his wellness. he's plenty the right age to get the MMR and it will be a good element for him. do not wait yet another 3 hundred and sixty 5 days. What if he's uncovered? Then what? EMT
2016-11-14 20:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 1 boy who did fine and the other had severe reaction. You can talk to your Dr about breaking up that vaccine, separating the 3 up and doing smaller doses but more of them. Thre is no harm in it and it can help identify where the problem lies should there be one.
2006-06-16 02:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 kids no reactions to any vaccines. You may want to give a little infant Tylenol before leaving for doc.
2006-06-16 03:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be as comforting as possible if your child is scared. Two shots left hard swollen knots in my grandbabies legs,she would cry and cry. Some Tylenol(grape) for infants and a small ice pack seemed to help.
2006-06-15 19:04:07 · answer #7 · answered by zorahudson@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have five children I was told and it really worked they never had any reaction or problems. I gave ibuprofen 30 min before apt. and after i returned home I rubbed a small dab of Vick's vapor rub on it and massaged in. It worked great and never had fussy babies. My mother in law is a registered nurse and passed it on to me. Best of Luck
2006-06-15 19:14:37 · answer #8 · answered by twinsmakesfive 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low grade fever (99) and a little cranky for just that day of the shot. Fine the next day.
2006-06-15 19:24:28 · answer #9 · answered by Jacki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very slight irritability, and mild fever at night. Gave some Tylenol, and she slept right through the night.
2006-06-15 19:01:29 · answer #10 · answered by crisagi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋