My son is now over 10 weeks old and his doctor has been pressing me to start his vaccinations (despite the fact he was born 6 weeks early..)
I had SEVERE reactions to vaccinations as a child, including encephalitis and a seizure that required hospitalization at the age of 4 following a booster..At age 14 when they gave me another booster of MMR to make up for a missed one years before, I walked out of the doctor's office, vomited, and passed out. I was sick for three weeks following. My daughter had very severe pain reactions following her 4 and 6 months rounds that made me take her to the hospital..she was crying hysterically for hours afterwards and ran a fever for ten days each time. Now I have this doctor breathing down my neck to start him on his rounds..anyone have some good advice here? Anyone else with a severe reaction?
2006-12-12 05:53:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I wouldn't take a chance. Family history's are important indicators of vaccine reactions, and I assume that your child becoming a vegetable or worse isn't such a good outcome.
And, as you know, reactions worsen with each shot. It's no joke what these vaccines contain thus it's no wonder why our bodies often react so violently.
I would much rather my child get the Measles naturally, be sick for a week, become actually immune then take a chance with a reaction like you've described. Through all my research, I feel the greatest risk is a severe reaction to a vaccine, and the chances of a severe reaction to an illness is much less, IMO. More children die from vaccines then from Mumps.
I HOPE that you have reported all those reactions in your children to VAERS. The world needs to know how ineffective these vaccines really are.
You're feelings and fears are justafied, don't ignore them. There is no rush, even if you decide to vax. The older the child is, the better they may be able to handle such a toxic overload.
You can always decide to vax later, but you can never take them away.
I suggest you visit the following sites:
www.shotinthedark.com
www.thinktwice.com
www.motheringdotcommune-vaccines forums.com
No doctor has your best interests at heart, they are employees of the health care system following a set of rules mapped out for them. YOU are the parent here, and YOU are the decision maker. If your child were to die follwoing a vaccine, YOU live with it, not your doctor.
Sorry to be so blunt. I'm just very anti-vaccine. My dear friends baby died 12 hrs after his 2mo set. My sisters baby girl went from babbling at 18mo to complete silence and now bangs her head against the wall following her MMR set.
I realize there are many here at Mainstream Yahoo that are all for vaccines. I think you need to visit a site like MotheringDotCommune and talk with some of the Mamams there. Don't get only one-sided chunks of advice. research all the way to the top, and in the end, if you still vax...well, thats your choice. Just don't let some "schedule" pressure you.
2006-12-12 07:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gr8fulmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though he's a preemie, he's past his due date so he's not too young to start recieving the newborn vaccinations. Speak with your doctor about these concerns and the family history. Your son may need to be tested for allergies to certain components of the vaccinations, and any other factors that might have caused you and your daughter's bad reactions.
I would like to see your son be able to recieve his vaccinations to protect him from potentially fatal infections. Mumps and diphtheria are terrible illnesses.
However, if it's not possible due to dangerous reactions, it's not the end of the world. He will be partially protected by a phenomenon called herd immunity. Basically, it means that your son could be susceptible to a disease (measles, for example). But since most of the other kids are vaccinated, it'll be harder for him to get exposed to someone who could give him the measles.
OK, to recap. Talk to your doctor about the family history. If he still pressures you and doesn't want to respect your wishes or talk about how to minimize problems, find a new doctor.
2006-12-12 14:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, the vaccinations are a good thing to get but the reactions obviously aren't. I'm sure you've mentioned to your doc the reactions you and daughter previously had??
Do you have a food allergy to eggs? A lot of vacc.s are grown from chicken eggs and which are the basis for some people's adverse reactions.
I would still plan to get the vacc.s but also plan to have doc monitor kid for a good 1/2 hour after for possible reactions.
If symptoms aren't from an allergic reaction to shot, maybe genetically your family has naturally lower immune system function - so when your body is busy making antibodies to the vacc.s it can't fight off any other bugs that around at the time.
2006-12-12 14:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by chicchick 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No I have not.
Just realize that there are diseases out there trying to make a comeback. There are lots of people in the country from around the world, from places that don't immunize. It's up to you. He will need shots for daycare and school, eventually. I know you don't want your child contracting any of the preventable diseases either. So maybe you should just read up a bit more so you can feel more comfortable. You'll be able to ask the doctor more informed questions.
2006-12-12 14:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by Angie@ 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you feel that you don't want to give your child vaccines then you have every right. If this doctor is trying to pressure you and do what he wants, I suggest finding a new doctor that can agree with your thoughts and understand your feelings.
2006-12-12 13:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋