He had a bad reaction to his 12 month shots. I have decided to spread the rest of his shots out. Has anyone done this, what is the best way to split them up? I , of course, will talk to his doctor, I just want to have some information when I get there.
2007-10-03 05:25:56 · 6 answers · asked by sali s 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I know many people who delay and spread out shots. What they do is give only 1 shot at a time, and wait 2-3 months between shots. One friend of mine waits 6 months between each shot. It really depends on what you feel comfortable doing. "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Vaccinations" by Stephanie Cave has good info on shots and a recommended schedule. Also, http://www.909shot.com has good info on vaccinations in general.
If you do not feel comfortable with the recommended schedule, do not go by it! And do not let the Dr, or anyone else, make you feel bad for wanting to spread them out. There is no harm in doing so, and it will most likely be much better for your child's body! If your pediatrician hassles you, I would consider finding a new one!
The ladies at the vaccinations forum at http://www.mothering.com/discussions are very helpful, i would recommend visiting there and asking about a delayed schedule.
Good Luck!
**Also wanted to add, if you are not comfortable getting a specific shot, then know you don't have to get them. And you don't have to be caught up by the time your son goes to kindergarten, you can just file an exemption. http://909shot.com/state-site/state-exemptions.htm
2007-10-03 05:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by iamhis0 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's sad that they always think of an "one-size fits all" approach. Not everyone is going to react the same way.
It's best to spread them out, never more than one shot at a time to reduce the likelihood of side effects. But if he has several reactions whenever he gets a shot, you can request to be medically exempted due to allergic reaction to the vaccine ingredients.
I agree with i_amhis@. Vaccines are virtually a poison brew. For more detail about the actual vaccine ingredients and the harm it can potentially cause:
http://www.generationrescue.com/
I am for exemption of all shots not because I want children to get and spread diseases, but because of the appalling nature of its toxicities. And the Big Pharm empire that wants money by any means necessary. And the corrupt CDC and FDA that works with the drug makers. And politics and intimidation tactics gets involved.
2007-10-03 14:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by jm7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have no guarantee that your son won't have a reaction to just one shot. What if spreading out the vaccinations gives him numerous reactions? Then, he'd have to suffer these reactions more frequently than once or twice a year. You need to speak to your pediatrician about this before you make a firm decision.
2007-10-03 12:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by piano2897 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just stand your ground. A reaction to shots can be serious, and a Dr should respect your decision. As long as he is caught up by klindergarten you can space them out to where you are comfortable. If your dr protests, find a new dr.
2007-10-03 12:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
welcome to the club my son also has bad reactions to shots talk to the doctor they may give you a prescription to keep the reaction down good luck hun. my son is four and its still no better
2007-10-03 12:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can't decide this your doctor has to--you could cause your child serious harm!!
2007-10-03 12:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by dreampo 4 · 1⤊ 6⤋