What do you know about childhood vaccines?

Question

Good or Bad?

Would you say that vaccines are good to a mother that has a child that suffered an adverse reaction to vaccinations?

Answer 1

There are a number of ingredients in vaccinations that a child could react to. Some vaccinations contain eggs, formaldehyde, aluminum, etc. It isn't just the disease agent in there, there are also preservatives and cells from whatever they used to create the vaccine (hence the egg or animal cells). So a child might react to one vaccine or several but not all of them. It's important to try to narrow down what s/he is reacting to so you can avoid future exposure through other mediums.

That said, if a child has demonstrated an adverse vaccine reaction, you should report it to the VAERS database (the one the federal government uses to track adverse reactions). It's a voluntary reporting system; your doctor should know about it. I would also strongly consider avoiding or at least delaying other vaccinations, as adverse reactions tend to grow in strength through repeated exposure. A high fever and crankiness one time could become a seizure the next time. Every state offers at least one vaccine exemption, and they all offer medical exemptions, meaning that they recognize the dangers of an adverse reaction and provide the means for a child to avoid further risk. (Other exemption options are religious and philosophic. A google search will tell you which ones your state offers.)

Answer 2

I would say that vaccines are good to a mother whose child has had an adverse reaction. Why? Because the fact that most other children ARE vaccinated protects HER child now that he/she can't receive some immunizations.

Vaccine reactions are very, very rare--so rare, in fact, that it's hard to quantify the risk involved. It's MUCH lower than the risks associated with actually contracting the diseases vaccines protect against.

And no required childhood vaccines in the US contain thimerosal, so you can put that out of your mind. Plus, the early studies that claimed to show a correlation between vaccines and autism have been completely debunked. The author of the original paper no longer practices medicine and is being professionally disciplined.

Vaccinate your children!

Answer 3

In general I'd say they are good. However I know that vaccines can have very real and very terrible reactions and consequenses. I delay vaccine administration and don't give my children each vaccine because I know reactions are real and in some rare cases deadly.

But for most kids most of the time, I would say that vaccines are good.

Answer 4

I would read about the cons at the NVIC (National Vaccine Information Center) website. I've heard the pros outweigh the cons, so I choose to have mine vaccinated, but I'm not entirely trusting of the medical community.

The pastor at my church had a totally normal girl until she was 15 months and received a vaccine. She had a horrible reaction, and they were not near a hospital. She is brain dead and now 16 years of age.

Answer 5

Good.....it is very unlikely that a child have a serious complication with a vaccination. It is much more likely that they become sick due to not taking vaccinations. You cannot sheild your child from all of those diesases floating around by controlling their diet. They will be exposed to the public at some point in time. Expecially in school, and of course in adulthood!

Answer 6

most are good, safe and effective. the newer ones are the ones to question. most vaccines, babies have to get or they won't be able to get into school. there is controversary on the link between vaccinations and autism. where ever you get your baby's shots they will give you info on them before administering them. i personally think chilhood vaccinations are the things needed to ensure the good health of your child, for his/her life.

Answer 7

Good...a lot of hoopla has been going around about vaccines causing things like autism, but its never been proven...I guess I am willing to take the chance with my kids, over leaving them open to the diseases they can avoid...especially with things like mumps popping up again.

Answer 8

if kept on a diet of clean healthy foods, there is no reason to vaccinate. fresh fruits and vegetables especially provide needed antioxidants to fight off even the most fearsome viruses. and nothing keeps the body stronger than good old vitamin fun.

Answer 9

Definitely good.

it helps the kid develop the anti-bodies needed to combat different illnesses such as flu, polio, measles, etc.

Answer 10

you didnt tell us what kind of reaction....fever? hives? swelling? if so those are normal....now if it was a seizure thats a whole different ballgame....but the benefits usually outweigh the risks