Can you delay childhood immunizations for up to 3 years?

Question

I have done alot or research and mostly the answers I have gotten (even from pediatricians) is that catching any of the 13 diseases is pretty slim, so waiting is fine, I just wanted to know what others thought, I don't want a bunch of "OMG YOUR CHILD WILL DIE," comments because seriously she won't. I just worry about Legal issues.

I am going to be getting a Religious or phylisophical exemption form so I guess I won't be "biting" any bullets.

Answer 1

But read the books and talk with as many health professionals as possible, they can give you the real pros and cons, not all doctors agree with vaccination.
You have the right to decide whats best for you and your children this is still America after all and you do have choices.
Good luck sweety!

Answer 2

It is a very intelligent decision to at least wait to immunize til later, or not at all. A baby does not have a fully functioning immune system until at least six months of age. No one would knowingly cough and sneeze around someone that is immuno-compromized, so why give a baby something that their body may not be strong enough to fight. People always bring up the old story about "fifty years ago when all these diseases were so destructive and vaccines saved the day". Modern plumbing has saved more lives than vaccines ever have or ever will. There are forms for all states on legal issues for children going to school. In the unlikely event that there is some type of outbreak, your child will not be allowed at school til it passes.

Answer 3

You don't have to have your child vaccinated or immunized against anything. If you are worried about school, you can fill out an exemption form that they have to accept. As far as the health risks, it is said that the longer you wait to get them started on them, the most risk there is. Personally, mine are not vaccinated, I never believed in it and still don't. None of them have ever been sick outside of the common cold. But that's just me. Talk with your primary care physician about this.

Answer 4

Maybe you can, but if your school system is anything like where I live, they will require you to show proof of a list of vaccines before your child can register for school. So it looks like eventually you're going to have to bite the bullet.

Answer 5

Don't know the medical answer, but why risk your child catching the diseases that you would be immunising him against for these three years?

Answer 6

I would think that you could. I mean, alot of parents out there choose not to get them at all, but you should try to get them by the time your child goes to school. Good luck.

Answer 7

my parents did the same thing with me... not sure about the legality of it really, but i would avoid giving her combined immunisations (especially MMR as it can cause autism) i think it is a good idea to giver her only the nescesairy ones, and allow her to choose later if she feels she needs them

Answer 8

this is not i repeat not a good idea,the list of immunizations are long but to delay could cause your child's death why ever take that chance