My 5 year old is hyper, delayed in speaking and actions..about a year behind his milestones..I don't want to put any other chemicals in his body until he catches up. I am not saying I will never give him the immunizations, but I want to wait until he catches up to his age level..The Dr. said the school will not allow him to atttend, so how do i get around this..
2007-05-22 17:24:35 · 17 answers · asked by josiejo 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
You can contact your school and see if they have a waiver. My son has autism and it is constantly debated if those vaccines cause this. You have to do what you believe is right for you child. You know your child best and You are his best advocate. Good luck with this endeavor...it may be a difficult one!
2007-05-22 17:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by jennifer r 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are putting him at risk more then making him better. The only way around it is to homeschool him. I know alot of parents that refused immunizations and 1 parent almost lost her child to pertusis I believe. His immunizations have nothing to do with his delays. Public school is the best place for him if you have a good school system and they will help his speach, motor skills and any other learning challenge. He cant be there if he doesnt have the shots. If immunization causes autism then why do my kids not have it. Why does my friend have 1 son with autism and 3 others without and they all go the same vaccinations. Maybe people need to realize that it is just Gods will sometimes for their child to have a delay or learning disability and stop blaming it on medications created to protect us and our children. How would you feel if your son got measles and was around a baby not yet vaccinated and that baby got it and another and another.
2007-05-23 07:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ladybugs77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live there are wavers that you can use..they are one of the three...
Medical...but a Dr. needs to sign off on the waver. The only way the Dr. will do this is if the child has had a sever reaction...the sick part though is that most Dr. wont blame the vaccine, even if it IS the cause of the reaction to begin with.
Religious...Most states have Medical or Religious. Basically says that vaccines are against your religious. You sign a waver, and that is it, in MOST states which offer it.
Personal...Most states don't offer this waver. What it is, is that it is against YOUR beliefs about the vaccine.
A point to remember if you have either Religious or Personal wavers, the Dr. will give you a hard time...the school may also. But what it comes down to is that only YOU will protect your child to the point that he needs to be.
IMO you need to go with your gut instinct.
2007-05-22 17:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by hera 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I just don't see the relationship between the MMR and the behavior symptoms you describe.
Despite what some will tell you the research is pretty strong that vaccines are not connected to autism. And what you describe by the way does not sound like autism either.
You will run into issues with getting into school - but there are always ways around those. My big concern is the risk of exposure your child runs by not being vaccinated.
If you have such strong concerns and your doctor has not given you clearer guidelines then you might try contacting the school district your child will attend and tell them about your concerns and ask them about the possibility for testing. In California, the schools will test some kids as young as 3 for certain types of disabilities. Your doctor may also be a good resource about this as well.
As a parent, I can sympathize with your concerns and desire to do the best for your child. You are the best one to advocate for your child's needs. But you need to truly educate yourself. You can hear a lot of non-science opinions that sound persuasive - the key is to listen not with just your heart, but think through the science behind it. Ask questions of professionals, and ask them to explain why they think a particular way.
2007-05-22 17:50:16 · answer #4 · answered by oski93 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What Dr Frank reported. Are you contained in the united kingdom? in case you gained the only vaccines the following contained in the united kingdom, you fairly ought to document the overall practitioner. there's a valid clarification why the only vaccines are not given on the NHS. besides, whats done is done. you would possibly want to get a titer done. although, if you're contained in the US as an party, its' more cost-effective and a lot less paper artwork to grant the triple MMR vaccine. Sweetie, did you get my textual content?
2016-10-18 09:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most schools require children to be immunized unless it is against your beliefs, but you do have to have that documented. I understand you not wanting to put chemicals in his body but you need to find the root cause if his developmental delays. As far as not giving him his shots that is a highly personal decision that you have to make on your own. I try not to give my kids medication but they do get all of their shots. It is more to protect them.
2007-05-23 01:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by PharmNerd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always homeschool.
I have read that it is okay to give kids immunizations after they are 18 months old, because that is the age that the immunizations will no longer harm them. [I have a friend with a 15 yo who WAS harmed by these as a baby...]
2007-05-23 07:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by Cris O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with your decision. The vaccine is not a "chemical," and it will protect him from things that are far worse than what you are dealing with. Measles is a far more serious illness than people realize.....it can cause blindness and deafness. Mumps can cause sterility in boys. And rubella causes birth defects if contracted by a pregnant woman. Vaccinating your son will be one additional step in eradicating these diseases.
2007-05-23 03:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor will have to consent to him not having it right now, in writing for the school. This has to be repeated yearly. Also religious beliefs can prevent him from having it as well. But you need to be in an established church in order for a priest, pastor, etc... to sign off on that. Good luck to you on this quest. Schools are very precise on what they need. My daughter received her first MMR 1 week to early, and the school made me get her another booster for it before allowing her to start kindergarten.
2007-05-22 17:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell them you are a religious objector and you want to fill out the form designated for this situation. If you don't mind me asking has he been diagnosed with autism, ADD etc.? Has he has a history of ear infections, eczema or asthma?
2007-05-22 17:43:11 · answer #10 · answered by PROVB 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋