I want to hear your thoughts about the "v" word....dare I say it? Vaccinations!! I have been doing alot of research on my own and it's time to make some decisions. Angel boy has a dr appointment on Tuesday and he must have at least one vaccination because his adoption hasn't been finalized. We have to show that we are at least vaccinating him until finalization happens- prayerfully in the next couple months or so!! Not something we are happy about but there is no way around it at this point.
Our girls were vaccinated as the doctor suggested, and I didn't think twice about it back then. Now is a different story- I'm smarter now, right?!! We have found a doctor that agrees with whatever we decide- praise the Lord! That in itself is a challenge many times.
Your thoughts- I'd love to hear them! Either leave me a comment or send me an email nogreatergiftmom@yahoo.com. Knowledge is power and all of you are so smart!:)
In Him,
E
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I never followed the pediatrician's recommended schedule. I only allowed one or two vaccinations per visit. It took longer to get through them but I worry about bombarding their little bodies with all that mercury and other stuff. I followed my gut with both my girls, one typical and one with Ds. Thankfully, the group of peds in our area allowed me to stretch it all out. They are seven and 10 now, happy and healthy (well, except for the chronic sinus stuff with Annie (Ds)but I don't think that vaccinations have anything to do with that).
When our first son was born, we vaccinated just like the drs. told us to...never questioned anything. But after going through so much with our daughter, and meeting people whose children's lives were forever changed by vaccinations, we no longer vaccinate. We will never get a flu shot, or these new Hep. shots that have not been out very long. We're not guinea pigs, thank you. All of our children that have been adopted were given shots in their home country, and now it's a requirement in order to get a US visa. So...can't do much there. They have their shots. I think parents have to make the decision with which they feel most comfortable, but by all means, PLEASE do your homework and don't just take the drs. word...they're human, too.
We vaccinate-I'm no expert but we had no choice to vaccinate the ones we adopted as most of them were in state custody for a year before we adopted but we will vaccinate the baby I'm pregnant with too :) HUGS! I miss you stopping by my blog!
Jen
We vaccinated because we just didnt question our Drs way back when. I will pray for discernment. Maybe when the scheduled day arrives he will come down with a temp or some other unexplainable symptoms that will take the decision making out of your hands. If not possibly you could have them spaced apart as one of the other moms have mentioned to allow his body to deal with just a bit at a time. When we did respite care for little one with CP and seizures I was stunned that the guardians just carried on with business as usual. We chose not to get H1N1 even with Asthma.
I have vaccinated all my kids but I havnt blindly done so. I stretched out my youngests, 1 or 2 shots on a visit.
If I did it again I would most certainly do DPT, Polio and MMR (I know this one is controversial, but I'd get it even if I delayed a bit) The diseases that these prevent are so serious and I think we as a nation have forgotten the devastation those diseased once brought since we haven't seen them for so long. Several are rearing their heads again and that is a bit disconcerting. The others I would really consider on a case by case and circumstancial basis. If you don't have someone in your house with Hep B I can't see vaccinating a newborn for it, for example. :-)
That's my 2 cents.
I would get them all, but stretch them out, maybe 2 at each visit. You can also request thimerisol free if it would give you peace of mind. My kids have all been vaccinated, and our new guy will be too. I just graduated from nursing school, and by no means do I know everything, but I think that those who are totally against vaccinations are irresponsible and misinformed. They are for the time being protected by the "herd effect," meaning that since the majority of us in the herd are vaccinated, those who are not are somewhat protected. That will change as more parents choose not to vaccinate, the ring of protection will be gone, and we will start to see more outbreaks of previously eradicated diseases. I agree with Coleman's A to Z comments. If there was an outbreak of polio, we would all want our kids to be first in line for the vaccination. There was a time where many babies did not make it past their first year of life from diseases that we are now able to protect against. We are lucky to have the luxury of having this debate. Sorry if this sounds harsh, just a topic I am passionate about!
We have six kids and I never know what to do. I pray like crazy and talk to my husband about it before taking the kid in. Then, I just go with my gut. Some of the kids have been vax'd on schedule, some drawn out, some are missing one or two. One time, I agreed to a vax that I didn't have a peace about and my daughter had a nasty reaction. The Lord has promised to give us wisdom if we ask...and He does.
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