Please read this and tell me what you would do.?

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My girl needs her next round in a few days and I'm really thinking if I should do it.

Answer 1

You have several choices: vaccinate, not vaccinate, or vaccinate on a different schedule. If you're not sure, you can postpone the vaccination and do it at a later date, or space them out so that you're not giving 6 different ones all on the same day. It's a personal decision.

Answer 2

This is a very scary thing especially after reading all this. I was worried about the mercury in the shots and asked about autism related to the vaccines. My pediatrician reassured me. Both my kids were vaccinated at the recommended times and had no problems. I went on the fact that the possibility of disease is greater than the possibility of complications in the majority of children. If you are having doubts and feel in your heart it is wrong for your child, then don't do it. A mother's instinct is usually correct.

Answer 3

I was very worried about getting my son immunized. There are many reports like that one, such as developing autism and other problems. My parents were very against it also. I talked over my concerns with our doctor and he explained that the benefits out weigh the risk. And the newer vaccines have been improved over the years. But the choice is up to you, I went ahead and got my son immunized. But it is against many peoples religion and I have a friend who's mother was against it and had nine children. Not one of them had shots and they are all grown and healthy. Your child will still be allowed to go to school, so don't worry about that. Do some more research on it and make sure you talk to your doctor about all your concerns. No matter what you decide I'm sure your baby will be healthy.

Answer 4

I know it's scary but everything in life has risks. Consider this, since regular vaccines on infants became standard, infant mortality rates have decreased.

http://www.highschoolscience.com/vaccines/vac_safe.html

Here's a clipping from the above link:
Would you consider taking a bath to be safe? Did you know that roughly 350 people die every year because of taking baths1? If so many people die every year taking baths, why do we continue this "dangerous" practice? We continue it because it is significantly more dangerous to not take baths than to take baths. If you decide to stop taking baths due to the alarming statistic quoted above, you are opening yourself up to all kinds of diseases. Thus, even though it is possible for you to die taking a bath, the benefits of taking that bath far outweigh the risks. As a result, we continue to take baths, despite the fact that some people die from it every year.

The benefits out weigh the risks, besides isn't it required to be current with shots before school (even college if home school is your answer to this)

Answer 5

I worried abt SIDS too but I realised that while the risk is still there, all you need to do is just be a little more careful and take the neccesary precautions. That said, wrt to jabs, that's definitely a must cos the risk of not getting them far outweigh any SIDS scares. Best way is to make sure ur little angel is awake while she's getting her shots. She might just surprise you.. my little angel took in her jabs far better than I did when I was her age. (According to my mum.) So all the best and be cautious but not paranoid. cheers.

Answer 6

you know, I always question whether or not to vaccinate my kids every time I'm ready to go in and have it done. Pros/Cons, the whole nine yards, and I have four kids!!! I still do it, it's the right thing to do, I hate it, but it's a necessary evil. I just imagine one of them getting whooping cough or mumps when it was my responsibility to protect them. That would be just awful. So, good luck, make an educated decision, and ask your Dr. everything in your mind before proceeding. But know, your kid's gonna be just fine. Take care.

Answer 7

my daughter is 9 months and she is up to date on her shots until she is one. im happy she is because my aunt was behind on her sons shots and he had to get 8 shots all at the same visit. ( i was there!) and if they dont get the shots they can get very sick or catch a illness. thats why they make them!

if you are worried about sids just check on her more often than normal.

i woke up alot during the night to check on my daughter to make sure she was ok. i had one of those things that is shaped like a wedge that the baby fits in the middle so they wont roll. i had her sleep on her side. they say to put them on there backs but i always thought what if she spits up and choke. now that she is growing and getting around she will roll on her back and sleep on her tummy but its ok because she can sit up if she feels she is in danger.

they also say a pacifier when sleeping reduces sids.

there is a program you might be intrested in. i dont know if it is avalible everywhere but a nurse comes to your home and checks on you and your childrens progress. she can gather any info you need on anything. it lasts untill the baby is 3 or whenever you dont want to continue. and its free! its called help me grow.
i have a nurse she is so sweet!

http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/

please take your daughter. its better to take them on time so they dont have to get so many at once.

just give her a little childrens motrin before her visit so she wont be miserable.

hope i helped!

Answer 8

I've never heard of that website before. If I were you, I'd try a more reputable one (www.babycenter.com or www.drspock.com).

Some babies do have reactions to immunizations, but I've never heard of a link to SIDS.

Answer 9

Always keep your childs vaccinations up to date. It is better for them in the long run.

Answer 10

The risk of not giving immunizations is much higher.

There is a risk in everything we do but it's better to be protected then not too.