that was my choise.i ve paid for the vaccine. normally in uk babies are not vaccinated against HBV.all of the side effects and risk of getting diabetes with the vacccine i think getting hbv worse than anything else. was i right?
2006-10-24 10:47:38 · 16 answers · asked by \ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
vaccinated my baby cause i am turkish and we are in turkey twice a year about 2 months. and in turkey HBV is moderate risk
2006-10-24 10:59:59 · update #1
Honey all vacines are safe , no matter what some blogs say, in Malta we have been vacinated for all kinds of illnesses and no one has caught any serious illnesses from taking the vacines. With the massive influx of illegal imigrants I think that Hepatitis is on the increase. Have you ever looked into the eyes of some of the people coming in from Africa.the white is yellow and that only means one thing, liver ilnesses.So yes you did the right thing .
2006-10-24 10:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by qualsupp 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you did the right thing. Medically, I think that it is a little premature to blame the Hep B vaccine on developing Diabetes. Remember the whole measles, mumps, rubella and autism ordeal? Hepatitis B normally is not a disease that people worry about with infants, however, I believe the initiative is to guard them as they reach sexual maturity and activity. Hepatitis A is also a vaccine that you may consider for your child as well, as it is something that children can get. Hepatitis A is caused by the fecal oral route, so if you eat at a restaurant where the people who handle your food don't wash their hands after using the toilet, then that is a very real risk. My son has received all of the necessary vaccinations and has not shown any ill effects from the shots. Also, please don't be fooled. Hepatitis B is the hardest of the Hepatitis diseases to kill. Soap and water will normally kill the HIV virus, however Hepatitis B stays around longer. If you work in the health care industry, you might consider the vaccine for yourself.
2016-05-22 10:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by Shivani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you made the right decision. That vacciantion is standard in the States. I was just Googling HBV and I cannot find any studies that have linked that vaccine and diabetes.
If you consider what Hepatitis does to the liver, I think that you have made and excellent choice.
Hepatitis is such a horrible disease. Be proud of yourself for protecting them.
Hepatitis B Facts
· The CDC estimates that over one million Americans are chronically infected with HBV.
· An estimated 5,000-6,000 Americans die each year due to complications related to hepatitis B.
· Health Canada estimates that 240,000 Canadians are chronically infected with HBV.
· Immigrants from Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa—and their children—are at higher risk for HBV infection.
· Universal hepatitis B vaccination is recommended by the World Health Organization; today, teenagers are routinely vaccinated against HBV, but infant vaccination is optional. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends HBV vaccination for all infants.
VACCINE INFORMATION
The hepatitis B vaccine is one of the recommended childhood immunizations. Hepatitis infection is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person. It can also be passed from mother to baby during birth.
About 80,000 children and adults become infected with hepatitis B each year. Over 10,000 of them need to be hospitalized. In addition, roughly 5,000 deaths in the U.S. per year are attributed to conditions related to chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Infants and children who become infected with HBV may develop lifelong infection.
IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
Hepatitis B vaccine is given as a series of three injections (shots). The first shot is given to infants shortly after birth. All 3 doses are necessary for the most effective and longest lasting immunity.
If the mother of the infant carries HBV in her blood, the infant needs to receive the first shot shortly after birth. Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) is also given to the baby at that time. The next two shots are given at 2 months of age and then at 6 months of age.
If the mother of the infant does not have evidence of HBV in her blood, the infant may receive the shot anytime prior to leaving the hospital, or it may be deferred until the 4 or 8 week visit to the primary care provider. If given shortly after birth, the second shot is given at 1 to 2 months and the third at 6 months.
For infants who do not receive the first shot until 4 to 8 weeks, the second shot is given at 4 months and the third at 6 to 18 months. In either instance, the second and third shots are given in conjunction with other routine childhood immunizations.
Adolescents who have not been vaccinated should begin the hepatitis B vaccine series at the earliest possible date.
2006-10-24 11:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mum to 3 cute kids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry my baby got vaccinated when he was born for that. it is a good thing because that is starting to come more and more common of people getting that. So dont worry you are a good momma.
2006-10-25 02:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by homie_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a very good choice.
If it's a girl be sure to get the new HPV vaccine too.
2006-10-24 11:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You made a wise choice! I believe here in the U.S babies are getting these in with the other shots they recieve.
2006-10-24 10:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by annette a 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you did the right choice, because hepatitis affects the liver and everyone knows that the liver is an important bodily organ!
2006-10-24 11:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by mariamontoya18 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I thank you did, I did the same for my baby, you never can be to safe.
2006-10-24 14:04:32 · answer #8 · answered by linds 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-10-24 10:52:54 · answer #9 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you were correct. I live in utah usa and they require it here now. It is a great prevention. good choice.
2006-10-24 10:50:24 · answer #10 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋