Our previous physician has tossed his record of our daughter's chicken pox vaccination since it was over ten years ago. Now, our state requires that a 6th grader have one. Is it safe to give her a 2nd vaccination? Is there a test to see if she has had a vaccination. (IE., a test for the varicella (sorry about spelling) antibodies.).
This has to be done within 1 1/2 weeks or we were warned that she would not be allowed back to school.
I can't imagine what the parents who work 8-5 all the time and haven't had their kids appropriately immunized will do...
2006-08-22 10:09:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
It is the parents' choice to vaccinate or not to vaccinate their children. Just ask your school for an exemption form. Every school has them.
As far as the chicken pox vaccine (Varivax - Merck) is concerned...
I remember when I was a child and the vaccine for chicken pox did not exist. Chicken Pox was not a big deal back then. It was considered a good thing if we got it at a young age. This would provide lifelong, natural immunity. All of a sudden, there is this huge fear of chicken pox. And now many schools are "requiring" the chicken pox vaccine.
I, personally, would never inject that stuff into my child. The vaccine's risks outweigh the risks of complications caused by chicken pox. And, on top of that, the vaccine is not 100% effective. It may also give you a higher chance to get shingles as an adult, which is worse than having chicken pox as a child.
My advice to any parent who is considering vaccinates is to research. Research the benifits/risks of both the vaccines and the diseases. Compare both side by side. Then make an INFORMED CHOICE.
2006-08-23 05:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by vallenatero1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I didn't with mine because I feel it's an unnecessary toxin being put into their little baby bodies. My oldest daughter got the disease when she was 9 months old (they give the booster at a year) and when I took her in for her 12 month boosters, I was asking questions because I would never let them inject my child with something I didn't know about and she said she was about to give her the chicken pox vaccine. I got ticked because she didn't even ask if my daughter had already had it. She just assumed that since she was so young, she hadn't, so they were going to shoot my daughter up with something totally not needed! After doing countless hours of research on the computer and speaking with many informed people in the vaccine world, I've come to the conclusion that most of the vaccines today are just for the big companies who make them, to make billions of dollars. Vaccines can hurt little kids. Yes, it's rare, but I'm not taking the chance. We choose not to vaccinate anymore.
2016-03-27 01:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no she will not need a second vaccination. if you are sure that she has had one (or ever been in contact with the virus) she is immune
all states have wavers for immunizations just ask for one, it is always at a parents discretion if they want there child immunized, and it can not be required by law (contrary to popular belief)
2006-08-22 10:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have her tested for antibodies.
I know they have been working on recommendations for when kids may need a booster for the CP vax, but I don't know what has been decided.
2006-08-22 10:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult with a doctor
2006-08-22 10:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but he probably wont need it because of his immune system might still put up a good defense against it
2006-08-22 10:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK A DOCTOR NOT ANYONE HERE WHO IS NOT MEDICALLY TRAINED
2006-08-22 10:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u live in bmore?
2006-08-22 10:30:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋