Was it wrong to refuse the chickenpox vaccination?

Question

I said no to having my sons chickenpox vac. because I felt that it really hadn't been proven enough. It's still being tested and I didn't want my baby to be a guienie pig. I also don't think that the chickenpox is a bad thing to get when you're younger. If he hasn't gotten the pox by 5yrs old, he can have the shot then. What do you think? The nurse sort of made me feel stupid when I said no.

Answer 1

I delayed my kids shots as in Illinois its mandatory to have the pox vacc... and my daughter will not have it until she starts school... I also dont think there has been enough research on it...I usually delay all vaccs and some nurses do not like it but thats THEIR issue...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It's totally your decision but the vaccine isn't new by any means! It was developed in Japan 25 years ago and a similar vaccine has been in the US since the 1980's. It's been given to over 2 million people and has an excellent safety record. You're right in that chicken pox is generally a mild discomfort for the child, but it can lead to pneumonia or encephalitis and the older the child is, the harder the disease is on the body. But, again, it isn't like you're refusing the pertussis vaccine....now THAT'S a dangerous disease.

Answer 4

I don't think so. I allowed that one for my 2 month old, but refused the Rota Teq vaccine because the side effects of the original rotavirus vaccine (the one that was pulled off the market) were too scary. I also felt that since everyone gets the rotavirus anyway--even if they get the vaccine--I didn't want to take the chance of possibly subjecting my son to a horrible side-effect.

In my case, the nurse didn't make me feel like an idiot--the doctor did. He actually had to search for the "opt-out" form for me to sign. Apparently, I was the first person to ever refuse a vaccine in his office.

Answer 5

No, you are within your rights to question and refuse ANY vaccination if you do not feel it is right.
Chickenpox is for the most part a mild childhood disease with few complications. There is more chance you can have a complication from the vaccine than the actual disease.
And it contains aborted fetal tissue as well as other toxic things.

Answer 6

The chicken pox vaccine was primarily developed to save EMPLOYERS money from parents having to take time off to care for sick children.

The vax is not proven yet. And sadly, it has been quite successful at crowding out wild type CP in many areas. B/c CP can be dangerous for an adult, many ppl who do not want the vaccine may find it necessary if their children reach adolescence w/o getting wild type chicken pox.

Unless you have family history of serious reactions to chicken pox, it's not necessary to get the vax now. Hopefully your children will get wt CP and recover well w/ a lifetime immunity.

See Mothering.com Vaccine board for more information.

Answer 7

i totally agree with you 100%. how can they say that the shot doesnt just prolong getting the chicken pox? i had them, all my siblings had them, my hubby and his 5 siblings have had them and we didnt die so why vaccinate for it. doctors and nurses are trained to think about the health of society, not necessarily the health of just one individual and that is why they want to give all kinds of shots. The only downfall is if everyone else has their child vaccinated, then your child wont have anyone to catch it from so that could be a problem. i also do not get my daughter the flu shot, i honestly dont think it works. when i told the nurse i didnt want her to have it she looked at me like i was stupid too, but quite frankly i dont care what she thinks.

Answer 8

Hello,

Good for you!!!

I should have said no.

When my preemie twins were born, they were in the NICU for two weeks and in that time, they were given the Hep B shot!! I have no recollection of me signing anything allowing the nurses to give my twins that...I am very pissed indeed. Now, this was over 15 months ago mind you.

But still, do not be afraid to tell the nurses and doctors NO.

My hubby and I are very concerned about other vaccines to give our girls. I have yet to give them the MMR. I really do not want to give it to them and will hold out as long as I can or not give it to them at all....

Right now, my twins are vibrant, love learning, love me reading the same book to them over and over and over again. And, as I watch them play, I see them pick up toys and items they like deliberately....I would hate to see all this go away because a vaccine injured their capacity to think.

You are the Mommy, remember and let no one, no one, tell you what to do or claim you are endangering your baby. In the end, you are the one who will have to pay for the medical communities mistakes through hospital visits and treatments.

Hope this helps you................. :- O

Answer 9

It's really up to you, but the vaccine is not just now being tested, it's been on the market for several years. My daughter got it as a baby and she's now 7 and had a booster of the vaccine last year. One thing to consider, many schools are starting to require that students have the vaccine before they are allowed to enter, my daughter's school does. For the best information on shot requirements you can go to the CDC web-site.

Answer 10

YEs it is wrong...the chickenpox vaccine isn't new...its been around for a while...having the vaccine at least gives your child a chance to build up some antibodies against the disease so that if they do get it its not so bad. Some schools are requiring all tehse kise to have vaccines before entering school.