not sure what to do bout baby getting shots?

Question

i live in ohio and have a one month old son i'm really nervous about him getting shots especially the DPT one my cousin's baby got his (they live in NC) and now he has all kinds of problems like seizures and such also i know that there are studies that say that one of the shots can cause autism(don't remember which one) and that runs in my family so i guess my question would be do i have to let them give my baby these shots or can i refuse them? thanks in advance for the input

my mom waited till i was older for me to get the shots and i was allergic to the MMR one so if i would've gotten that one when i was a baby it would of killed me

yippy-can u send me your addy? i would like to talk to you more about this

Answer 1

You can refuse them, some doctors will try to pressure you saying it's against the law or your child can't go to school-not true! You can get exemption forms, I think there's a link to them at this site www.vaccinetruth.com/ , I also like this site http://www.thinktwice.com/ . My nephew has autism, our pediatrician recommended that we avoid immunizations to our son because of this. I've also read a link that 70% of SIDS victims in one study died within 3 weeks of their immunizations. I also know of a baby who had seizures after his 2 month shots, he still has them, and will always have problems. He just learned how to walk at 4 years, really sad! Please research, don't just take blanket statements here that "my son has his shots and he's fine", that's great that their children weren't affected, but who knows what can happen to others! I always get a thumbs down for my stance on shots, I guess people don't like me straying away from the mainstream. Let me know if you want my email addy, I can show you other sites or forums for more questions, it's a lot to sort through!
you also have to take into consideration that no vaccine is 100% effective, they always have blips in the news about a measles outbreak, but they never tell you that a lot of those people had the vaccination and still spread it. My mother and grandparents survived almost all of the things we are vaccinated for, a lot of the vaccines are just so kids won't miss school. Most of us have had chicken pox and we're fine. If we were immune compromised or living in a third world country, yes we could die from such diseases, but most like polio have been erradicated or not around much because of proper nutrition and sanitation, not the vaccine. Actually, the latest cases of polio were caused by the vaccine itself! Not too long ago, a rotovirus vaccine was pulled because it was killing babies. Look up a VAERS report (vaccine reactions), you will see that babies get sick and die from vaccines. Yes, it's just a few here and there, but do you want to sacrifice your child for herd immunity (which is just a theory)?
here's the exemption in ohio: http://www.vaccinetruth.net/exempt/ohio.htm

Answer 2

I delayed my second child's shots. His sister never had a bad reaction, he never had a bad reaction, but in the three years between them the number of shots 'required' had increased by I think 10...it just seemed like I was bombarding my newborn with this stuff. I held off and when he was three, i started back on a schedule and he got all his required shots before the start of school.
Thimeresol is the preservative in vaccines that is thought to be linked with an increase in autism. So its really any vaccine which conatins Thimeresol. Think about what each vaccine is really doing, preventing Measles, Mumps and Rubella? Even after the vaccine kids can still get these diseases. DPT is Diptheria, Pertusis, and Tetanus. I can comment on Diptheria, i dont see how a one month old could contact a water born illness that is barely thriving in third world countries....let alone Ohio. Pertussis is Whooping Cough, which a child can still contract after they have been vaccinated, and Tetanus, which will become important once he's up and running around and getting into things he shouldnt...which is inevitable. But is this really neccessary in their fist year of life? You have every right to tell your pediatrician you want to delay these shots and research it on your own. Given your family history, I would delve into more deeply. Good Luck

Answer 3

If I were in your situation I would still vaccine your new baby, and only stop if you are seeing a similar problem--especially if whatever reaction it was didn't cause any lasting damage to your 3 year old. Some people truly are allergic/have bad reaction to vaccinations (not autism but just normal allergic type reaction you can get from ANYTHING) but it's very rare. I would bet it's a fluke and that your daughter has an allergy to something or an underlying condition that they can't find that causes her to have a bad reaction to vaccines. And I agree, where IS Dr. House when you need him? There is a real-life Dr. House type guy who write a column for Discover Magazine, maybe you can write to him. Good luck. EDIT: Just a thought, you could try those alternative vaccination schedules and/or selectively vaccinate (ie YES to Polio shot but no thanks to chicken pox vaccine, etc)

Answer 4

You have a right not to have your child vaccinated. However, your information isn't accurate. I have a child with autism and have educated myself on this issue. Lots of studies were done to try to prove the link between vaccinations and autism but they actually ended up disproving that theory instead. Autism is caused by congenital anomolies (that means it's how the brain develops in the womb). There are actual differences in the pictures of the brains of autistic people versus the brains of people without autism. Vaccinations have also changed so much in the last couple of decades that they are much safer than when we were children. They also have vaccinations that help prevent things like ear infections, meningitis and chicken pox, all of which can have potentially serious effects ranging from speech delays/disorders and learning disabilities to brain damage to death. The chances of a child dying from measles, mumps or even the flu is far greater than the chances of them dying from the vaccines that prevent them. Additionally, if your child isn't vaccinated not only are they at risk of developing life threatening diseases but they could also be the cause of damage or death to any smaller infants or children who haven't gotten completely through their vaccinations yet. It's really a lot more to think about than what other people (including your family) think or say. This precious little guy is your responsibility and you need to think about what YOU believe to be in his best interest. Your pediatrician can also probably give you information in the form of articles, etc. on both sides of this argument before you make your decision.

Answer 5

The only shot you really need to worry about is the MMR only because you were allergic to it. There is a SLIGHT chance your son will have an allergy to it as well.

As for the autism myth.... It is just a myth. It is completely ridiculous that shots cause autism.

More and more people today are deciding against shots. This is why we are going to be seeing more kids with polio and measles. Makes me sick that these poor kids' parents were so misinformed.

I personally don't think any child should be allowed in a school if they haven't had their shots. Why should my kids be exposed to illness because of ignorant and misinformed parents.

Here is an article in Parent's magazine that will dispute all these crazy myths about vaccinations. Good luck to you.

Answer 6

If those are the shots that the state said your baby has to have then you might have to get them . if you are scared always ask questions even if its a thousand questions cause when it comes to you babies that's the best thing to do so call a hospital and ask to talk to some one who knows what there talking about but call more than one to see how many give you the same answer. I have a 3 year old and a 2 year old.

Answer 7

Ther are NO credible studies showing any causal link between childhood vaccinations and autism. This is a dangerous and strangely persistent urban legend rooted in two facts--1) behaviors associated with autism first manifest around around one to two years of age, which is coincidentally around the same time that most childhood shots are given. 2) Until fairly recently, vaccines were preserved with thimerosal, which contains organic mercury, a known neurotoxin.

That being said, it is important to keep a few things in mind. First, thimerosal was used from the 1930s until 2004. By 2004, it had been replaced in all vaccines by other non-mercury-bearing preservatives. This alone should counter the accusation often made that the rising rate of autism in America PROVES a connection to vaccines. If thimerosal were the culprit, autism rates would have sharply risen after its introduction in the '30s and then remained stable. Likewise, autism rates should be declining now that thimerosal is no longer being used. In both cases, that simply isn't the way it is. Concerning the DTP vaccine specifically, the Infanrix formula from Glaxo-Smith-Klein has been thimerosal-free since 2000, and of the two formulae from Advantis (Daptacel and Tripedia) one never contained any thimerosal and the other stopped adding it in 2001. Your baby has no chance of being exposed to mercury in this vaccine.

The other thing to consider is the risks of NOT vaccinating your children vs. having them vaccinated. Autism aside, it is true that a small percentage of children have adverse reactions to some vaccines. You can't predict who will, or to which vaccine, or how sever the reaction will be. Concern over this is natural--you're a parent. It was a lot easier for me to be dismissive of these concerns before I had two daughters of my own. Even knowing the miniscule odds of a bad reaction, I must admit feeling a fair amount of anxiety over the matter when we brought our babies to the doctor for their shots. I assure you, though, it's the right thing to do. The diseases these vaccines prevent are terrible. We don't appreciate the true horror of these illnesses because we live (thanks to vaccines) in a country largely free of them. Travelling to other countries and seeing scores of babies dying in the arms of their mothers of these totally preventable scourges is very sobering. Sure, you can play the odds. If you don't vaccinate your child, he or she probably won't contract any of these terrible illnesses because he or she will be surrounded in the US by other children who have been vaccinated. Still, if a significant number of parents take the same gamble, it won't be long before childhood epidemics are once again unleashed in this country. Small risk, great benefit.

If you scroll to the bottom of the web page I've linked below, you will see a table of childhood vaccines and their thimerosal statuses.

Answer 8

Every state is the same in one since. You are never required to get shots for your child. You can get a state exemption. Ask your doctor about it. Alson I have 4 kids 3 got immunized before i found out the risks. My 4th child will never get an imm. Some are made with mercury, which never leaves the body. Some are made with monkey blood.(that sounds funny but the virus is grown on their cells and because they can not seperate the cells from the virus, it is injected into us all together) Others are grown on the cells of 28 week aborted fetuses. Which are born alive take all their blood then kill them. I wouldnt suggest shots. I wish I had kown all of this previously. Email me if you want the research to back it or have any questions for me.

Answer 9

You can refuse them. I have refused some of them for my kids.

It will cause problems if you need to put the child in daycare since most require children to be up-to-date on shots. And enrolling in school will require special documentation and clearance by your school district.

My son had a reaction to the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) shot at the age of 1. He got German Measles from it, ran a fever of 105.+ and was hospitalized! Real nightmare!
I refused the second dose and was lucky enough to have his pedi. back me up with medical documentation for him to be able to still get in school.

My daughter who is 3 yrs. old has only had her shots up to 7mths (like 10-15 shots) and I refused the rest because I was so scared.

Do some research on them. There are lots of people that do not give their children the shots and for various reasons. I know religious beliefs is one of the main acceptable reasons as to why you can refuse them.

Good luck and trust your gut!

Answer 10

I do believe that you can refuse them. Talk to your pediatrician. Just know that the chance for a vaccine related illness is much much lower than the chance for your child to contract this disease and spread it to others. Do your research. They provide pamplets at the doctors or go on the Ohio health department's website and check it out. Also I do believe that in order for kids to go to school or daycare they must be immunized or have a letter from the doctor citing why they didn't get it(i.e. allergies) or they don't have to let them into school or daycare.