My husband says I'm crazy for wanting to stop but I just can't handle the pain my DS is in afterwards. His last appointment he got 4 SHOTS!!! 2 in each leg!!! Anyway, what do you recommend and how do I break it to my doctor? Can he say no or drop me as a patient?
2007-10-01 04:58:59 · 15 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'm afraid of the risks involved with vaccinating such as AUTISM!
2007-10-01 05:15:17 · update #1
It's the same amount of pain whether he gets one shot or four. You would just be prolonging the agony.
OK, why didn;t you just say that was the real reason. As the mother of a person with autism and the daughter of a person with polio, I have thought long and hard on this question. If the vaccines ever caused it, they do not cause it anymore because they were changed. And no, you do not have the right to risk an epidemic of any of the horrible diseases we are preventing with these vaccinations. I wish the lady with the 32-year-old Typhoid Mary daughter would spend one hour with my crippled father. On second thought, I wouldn't want him to know someone so selfish.
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2007-10-01 05:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I just ordered a book that is coming out this month by Dr. Sears about vaccines. He has an alternative vaccination schedule, which still gets kids their vaccines but not so many so quickly. I know there is alot of info out there about the relationship between autism and vaccines. But it is hard to know what is accurate. I do know that in our area in the last few years there have been outbreaks of whooping cough and mumps. If people were getting their children vaccinated, we wouldn't be having these diseases spring up again. I don't think the risk of death or sterility (mumps for boys) is worth the risk I am taking by vaccinating my son. Our pediatrician has 4 boys, he has vaccinated them all. I don't think if he (and many other doctors) would vaccinate their children if they truly thought it could harm them.
2007-10-01 13:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by andmic510 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what annoys me. People who don't vaccinate, not only affects their children, but other people. People who do vaccinate only affects their children NOT other people.
I had a friend who just had her 11month old (like a week until 1st birthday) in hospital with breathing difficulties etc because he caught mumps off of a child who has never been immunised.
Thats not really fair is it.
I'm honestly not looking forward to the day when polio etc comes back in western societies from people who choose not to vaccinate. That day will come.
Look up the autistic organisation site. There is NOWHERE to suggest any vaccination on todays list, that causes autism.
Honestly? I wouldn't care what you do, if it only affects your child, but it doesnt. It affects everyone, so I believe I have a right to have a say about it.
2007-10-01 18:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by bindyangel 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I took mine in I didn't want certain shots at certain times and I just told my pediatrician. With some doctors they get all p.oed and tell you that you HAVE to do this and that and you are hurting your kids, but if you don't want to do it DON'T and find a dr who respects your wishes. Be advised though that if you aren't careful you could jsut be prolonging the agony because I had put off my last daughter's shots out of pure laziness and because I don't think an MMR should be given that early so when I took her in the last time, knowing I have to get her caught up for preschool, it cost her 6 shots!! So be careful with your timing to make sure you get the legal required immunizations in before school without the torture, but I don't think it's fair to be coming at 2 month olds with 5 needles. It's just insaine!
2007-10-01 12:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Heavenly Advocate 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If pain is the only issue in choosing not to vaccinate your son, I'm rather surprized. I really thought you would be trying to argue risk factors or some legitimate issue regarding vaccines. Babies don't remember the vaccines and although there are risks, by in large vaccines keep our children safe from disease. I have friends who have chosen not to vaccinate their children (because of their fear of complications) and there is nothing a healthcare professional can do to force a parent to vaccinate a baby - it is an elective choice and I would doubt a dr would drop you as a patient because of this. The series of injections does cause discomfort and babies cry, but as their mom, I knew I was keeping my kids safe from deadly diseases - I could handle a little crying and they are all fine.
My oldest daughter did have a reaction to her last DTP shot when she was 18 mos old and for THIS reason, we chose to only allow her to have DT shots - we believe the reaction was to the pertussis part of the vaccine. The risk of giving her another one, if she was allergic, include severe mental retardation. After researching vaccines (before she was ever born) and talking with her dr, we decided we would never risk giving her another DTP in any form.
You can always waive any medical treatment for you child. It's not always advisable, but it is your right. I don't understand what your reasoning is for choosing to delay or choosing selective vaccines. If you were concerned about the risk of autism or reactions, this is legitimate, but because the baby is uncomfortable is not - in my opinion.
Do some research about the vaccines, the diseases they protect your child from and then come to the table with legitimate arguements if you're afraid of talking to your doctor about this.
Hope I could help.
2007-10-01 12:14:04 · answer #5 · answered by Lamont 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You do not have to vaccinate you child. What you need to do now is decide what you think is best for your family. You need to do your own research. Good places to start are http://www.909shot.com , http://www.thinktwice.org , and "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Vaccinations" by Stephanie Cave. After doing the research, decide what you think is best for your children. I decided to not vaccinate my children at all and am very happy with this decision. I did get fired by our original pediatric an after I made this decision, but I could really care less. I do not want a Dr who cannot respect our decision as parents caring for my child. I have a wonderful pediatrician now who is completely respectful of our decision. I would try and find a holistic pediatrician in your area.
Good Luck!
2007-10-01 12:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by iamhis0 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry to hear that you little one is in so much pain afterwards...but you have to vaccinate him. My little girl screamed bloody murder when she got her first vaccinations...but honestly, I would rather her be in some pain now than later on getting sick and possibly ending up in the hospital, or worse. If you have to, have your hubby take the little one mext time for the vaccinations. It is for the health of your child, they won;t remember the pain when they grow up, I promise you that, my 6 year old has no clue, even when he seen his sister get her needles, he doesn;t remember. Vaccinations are harder on the parents than they are on the kids. They are only every 2-4 months for the first year and a half. Needles are a part of growing up. You can do it, you sound like you love your little one so much, please do this one thing for him, he is worth it!
2007-10-01 12:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by Terri K 1 · 4⤊ 2⤋
its to risky to stop or to not get the vaccines your son needs to be healthy and stay healthy. give him Tylenol before then 4 hrs after his shots and just comfort him. my son is 7 months and i know it hurts to see him in pain but i do it because id rather have my son safe from such disease then take him to the er when he gets one that could have been prevented. at his 6 month check up he will only get two shots so it wont be as bad.
2007-10-01 12:43:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can absolutely just say No. I doubt he will drop you as a patient. Maybe you can explain that you are not comfortable with it at this time and that you'd like to delay all shots until you feel more comfortable. You can always have a discussion with him, and if you can't, you need to find a new doctor with whom you are comfortable discussing the details of your child's health.
2007-10-01 12:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by maegs33 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
drop your doctor! i didn't have my 32 year old daughter innoculated and i'm so glad! it was tough back then before all the new information that has surfaced was available. i was told i was a horrible mother ,etc. i followed my heart and got her into school by asking for the form that says it is against my beliefs. she has been healthy all her life, only a couple of colds and chicken pox.( which they don't have a vaccine for)
2007-10-01 12:06:48 · answer #10 · answered by lily-of-the-valley 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋