My son's 2 month check up is coming up and I'm sure they'll want to give him him immunizations, I'm not scared about him crying during the shot but, I've heard that some of them can cause Autism and other brain damage. What do y'all think?
2006-09-16 18:04:28 · 29 answers · asked by mommymoore06 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think they are a must if you want a healthy child. I've not heard anything like that.
2006-09-16 18:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaccination has been proven to be generally very safe and highly effective in protecting one against potentially fatal diseases. Your baby is exposed to those diseases from the moment he is born and so should be given the bast possible protection as soon as reasonably practicable. The vaccination schedules have been worked out over many years to give the greatest protection as early as possible within the limits of what a baby's body can deal with. Babies are actually much more resilient than parents often think (especially new parents who don't yet have any experience). Yes, a very small number of children do have significant reactions to some of the vaccines, but compared with the potential life-saving effect and the total number of vaccinations given nationwide the number of these reactions is very, very small.
2016-03-27 04:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read that the study that linked the vaccinations to autism was later found to be flawed. My son is 7 months old and hasn't had a reaction to any of his vaccinations. I do have a cousin who is autistic, but I think that that had to do with complications during pregnancy, since he was acting a little different than most babies from birth, not from after he got his shots.
Like 'mb' said, there are a lot of 'fear-mongering' answers here, but I don't think that they're coming from who he says they are. I think that the people against immunizations are being much more foreful than those of us who do have our children get their shots.
My theory is that I'd rather my son get a fever for a few days after his shots than him get Polio, or Hepatitis, or Ruebella. Those diseases might not be very common here in America, but all it would take would be to contact someone who has been abroud for an un-immunized child to contract the disease.
I know that a popular argument is 'if every other kid gets shots, then mine doesn't,' but if more than one parent in a community thinks that, then you have the seeds of an outbreak.
I think that it's perfectly normal to be scared, but it will be fine.
2006-09-16 18:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are a must, but I think they can be delayed if the child is not in a day care, or otherwise exposed to a lot of other people (& their diseases.) But before a child enters a daycare or school, I believe a child needs the immunizations.
Most people who think that autism is caused by immunizations blame the preservative thimerosal. But they stopped using thimerosal in vaccines in 2001 & the last of the thimerosal batches expired in 2003, so that should not be a concern.
2006-09-17 15:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they are safe, yes the baby will cry but only for a moment. i would call ahead and see how much you can give at his age and wieght of tylenol and you can give it before you go so it will be fully effective when the shot is done. read the pamphlets they give you so you know what to look for if he has a reaction which most likely wont happen and continue tylenol the rest of the day to keep possible soreness or fever at bay. he will be fine, and these visits get easier. good luck and dont let the guy with all the negative theories scare you away from protecting your baby. the reason diseases of the past arrent running rampant now is because loving parents protect their children.
2006-09-16 18:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by mypurpleelephant 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a no brainer. I think they definitely outweigh the risks. MY sister got whooping cough in high school and broke ribs she had it that bad. It is very active today. there are outbreaks all over the place that we don't hear about(my sister lived in a rural part of MA). Imagine if my kids I had 3 of them had NOT been vaccinated for it they were all under 5. The only one question is chicken pox because it hasn't been around long enough and it scare me to think a whole group of kids may get it as teens or adults when it is at it's most dangerous versus when they are younger. One must really think about the ramifications of NOT giving them to their child more than the what ifs on speculation that is not proven.
2006-09-16 18:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by no 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I understand how you feel, dreading those first shots. Reading some of these responses isn't going to help calm you any either. I have 6 kids, and all of them are fully immunized- to the hilt. All 6 are healthy, happy, and most importantly ALIVE. I also was in the business of giving immunizations for 12 years, before I left to raise the family. I traveled with WHO to places I'd never heard of to give shots to people who were DYING of those childhood diseases. Nothing in life is without a bit of risk, not even those shots, unfortunately. Before immunizations, children died of measles, mumps, chicken pox, whooping cough, and diptheria. If they lived through the disease, they could still be left blind, deaf, or brain damaged, or worse yet, partially paralized and on a respirator (ever hear of iron lungs?). Yes, it's hard to hand over your precious baby. But believe it or not, the shots aren't nearly as traumatic for him as they are for you. So would you rather tolerate a few minutes' tears for him and you, a day of being irritable, and a sore leg, or would you rather shed your tears beside his grave- knowing he died from something you could have prevented?? Or maybe he'll survive, and you can explain that he's blind because you thought it was better to risk him getting measles than having him immunized. Toughen up, pack the kleenex, and get that baby his shots. And for the folks who care to know- that Chicken Pox shot has been around since the early 80's, when it was used exclusively for children with leukemia- as chicken pox was fatal for them to get. My brother recieved his immunization in 1983, and is still alive and well. He went on to graduate from school and university, earn his Master's, and is quite normal in every way.
2006-09-17 01:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by The mom 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
do your research....all the "links" to autism and such are based on a poor study done back in 1998, and no longer apply. get the current info and make a decision you feel comfortable with. if you have any concerns share them with your doctor. in my opinion, a person would be nuts not to get the shots....the benefits greatly outweight any small and unlikey risks.
there is an article in the american baby mag that just came out and is free at babies r us that covers facts and myths about the vaccines. so, my awnswer is the same as if was when you asked it the other day....good luck!
2006-09-17 01:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are a lot of people out there who are "all natural" types of people and suggest against vaccines. Don't take my word for it or anyone elses about vaccines. The American Academy of Pediatrics has THOUSANDS of researchers and they've been doing this for YEARS. And you know that they have the best interests of babies at heart. Go online to their website and see what they have to say about vaccinations. I'll admit, I cried when my two month old had his first shot, it just broke my heart to see him so upset. But he's 2 now and has had all the shots and at 2 months was the only time they bothered him. I trust the AAP, and I think you should too.
2006-09-16 19:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by A W 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
ok so what happens if we all refuse our children of vaccinations??? These outbreaks will be spread all over. The vaccinations are given for a reason and its not to make your child have autism or brain damage. I'm sure doctors are just waiting to get thier hands on our children to make them have autism! You sue crazy people need to stop blaming everyone for your problems! Life throws you lemons so make lemonade not lawsuits!!!
2006-09-16 18:40:46 · answer #10 · answered by mizz_cassie_cass 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is the MMR jab that has been said to cause autism. However there have been no substantiated cases to back this up. Get your child immunised. My daughter has to go and have the Flu vaccine......not really sure about whether that is completely nessecary as everyone i know who has this ends up with really bad flu! I think all the others are important though. Good luck
2006-09-16 18:20:23 · answer #11 · answered by lounursey 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋