Has anyone's baby ever had problems after immunizations?

Question

Thank you for the info. I'm pretty insecure about getting it done or not. Also cause of SIDS. Is there an increased risk? Have they removed the thiermosal (spelling?) yet? I read that some died a few days after.. She's 4 months old.

Answer 1

I have never heard of a SIDS risk from having an immunization. Some children do have small side effects (rash, fever, swelling, etc) from the shots. It also depends on whether or not they get a live vaccine or a dead one. Your doctor & nurse will give you plenty of information on what to watch for with these side effects.

My daughter had one shot in her arm, and her entire arm swelled up to over twice the normal size. I forget which one it was, but other than the swelling, it wasn't a big deal. She never had to get that shot again. My other 4 children, never even had a fever. Just some ouchies after having the shot.

A few hours before her appointment (I would say about 2), give her a dose of tylenol. This helps ease the shot pain. The shots go directly into the leg & arm muscles, these do hurt.
With a bit of tylenol in her system, it'll help alot.

Remember, all immunizations in the USA are closely monitored, so there are very few (if any) chances of anything happening to your child.

Answer 2

Thiermosal was removed from the shots within the last couple of year. There is no evidence that autism is caused by vaccines either. I work with children with autism and 2 of my kids never received the immunizations and they still got it. Some babies have had seizures afterwards, usually because thy got high fevers that were not controlled. Most babies are totally fine after the shots. Just give your baby some infant tylenol drops before the visit so that he/she won't get a fever. You can call the doctor's office beforehand so they can tell you the proper dose. You may ask to have the shots seperated. They give 3 or 4 at a time so if you feel uncomfortable about that let the doctor know.

Answer 3

Please get the book "What your Dr May Not Tell You about Vaccinating Your Child." It is a fantastic book full of information on both sides of the story. There are vaccines on the market with Thimerisol in them. What you need to do is request one without. Also, do you know that there is formaldehyde in vaccines to increase their shelf life. It is a known carcinogenic and people are injecting this into their child’s bloodstream. Many people don't know that they can ask for an MMR shot to be given in three stages. Why would you do this? Because if your child has a reaction to the vaccine, how would you know which they were having the reaction to? The measles, mumps or the rubella? The Dr's will try to guilt you and tell you that it is easier on the baby to give them just one shot and make it less painful for them. I would rather take the chance of them being in a little more pain by having the shot done separately, then not knowing what they were reacting to. The book I mentioned tells you how to vaccinate and when to do it if you want to. One suggestion is to wait until they are producing bile so that they can break the vaccine down more productively. Try to find a Dr that will work with you. Mine does. i just have to sign a waver saying that I understand the risks. They do not report you. That is a lie. And your child can go to school and daycare without being vaccinated. Again, all you have to do is sign a waver. There is so much I can tell you that would blow your mind, but I suggest you read up. The decision you make will be right for your family. I am not against vaccines at all. I am vaccinated but my son is not. I am against people who do not educate themselves and believe what the FDA tells them. These people come form fear...not knowledge. Educate yourself so that you can live with any decision you make. Best of luck!

Answer 4

I work at the public health dept. They have taken Mercury (thiermosal) out of immunizations. If your baby gets a flu shot you can ask for preservative free. There may be some side effects fever etc. The health dept can explain that all to you. Immunizations DO NOT cause SIDS.

Answer 5

The risk is very low, compared to what could happen if she didn't get the immunizations, and caught one of the diseases. My daughter SCREAMED bloody murder at her first set of shots, poor thing had such scrawny legs. She just had her six month set, and it was just a bit of a wimper. She doesn't have any problems afterwards, just a little drowsiness. However, I have seen children get redness and swelling around the site of the shot, fevers, and crankiness (probably from stiffness). You DR should have given you guidelines as to when to call the office should you believe your daughter to be having an adverse reaction.

Answer 6

If you do not get it done it is then the pediatricians job to report it to a higher authority.And they can remove that child from the home foe neglect and child abuse. I had to speak to a child protective service agent, that was called because I forgot my oldest sons apt. 2 in a row. So I made sure I never missed it again. For all three of my kids.

Symptoms:
fever
redness swelling where shot was given
rash

Answer 7

My baby just gets cranky and pain where the shot was given. Trust me, the benefits outweigh the risks like a million times. And it doesnt cause SIDS.

Answer 8

the only problem my son had was a fever and a swollen bump from one of the shots. dont even think about the risk of sids its too little to make a difference. get the shots keep baby healthy

Answer 9

If you are worried about thimerosol, ask to see the package insert from the meds they will give her. You should be able to read this to confirm if it does or does not contain it. Don't just ask if it does or not because sometimes they don't really know! Read the paper yourself.

Talk to your doctor about which vax are really necessary for your child and about the possibility about giving some of them on a delayed schedule.

Consider only giving one vax at a time instead of 2 or 3 like they often schedule.

Answer 10

Hi So did you get the shots,you need to.Everything will be OK,they will just maybe get a fever not all babies do however,it won't last long.What I did was gave my kids a little Tylenol before I took them and that helps them to prevent the fever,and they will do better after their shots,SIDS is scary I know.Don't worry you need your baby to get the shots you don't want them to catch some thing because you were afraid,I was too.But everything will be fine.Please don't worry,it will be OK,they need to have them.