2 Month Old Vaccinations

it's not memory fear (he's too young) but i would definitely get this documented and watch carefully. i strongly suggest a carefully spaced schedule for shots, not getting them in 'sets'.
khairete
S.

I put my daughter on a delayed vaccine schedule. She only get a select few and gets 1 at a time spaced several months apart. You might want to look st Dr. Sears' Vaccine Book. I got it off Amazon for like $10. It is very informative and not ANTI vaccine. Just PRO knowledge about what is in the shots. Good luck.

He's probably a little sore and feeding bad from the shots, like we sometimes do after a shot. Give him a little infant Tylenol. That should help him feel a little better...

Hi Lucky---Try not to worry too much but I also think that these days, they give WAY too many shots at once. A couple of reliable sources of information can be found at www.nvic.org, which has been suggested already and at www.askDrSears.com. Dr. Jim, or Bob, can't remember which one, wrote a book about vaccines and does suggest an alternative schedule so that it not so many are given at once.

Dr. Jim and Bob are the sons of Dr Bill and Martha Sears, authors of MANY baby, childbirth, discipline and even a sleep book. Dr. Bill is Harvard trained and very well respected in the medical community. You can trust his recommendations.

There are many vaccines that are necessary as well as those that are not. After some research we decided to NOT give our college bound son the vaccine for mennigitis. 'Authorities' share that this vaccine is needed because college kids living in dorms are at a greater risk of this possbily devastating disease. However, after looking at the data, college kids do NOT die any more often than kids living outside of the dorm situation. This tells me that we are not getting all of the information available to us in order to make the best decision for my family.

Additionally, things like the chicken pox vaccine are too new and not well researched. It is being proposed that boosters will be needed as the first round of shots do not offer the protection needed to last for life. Getting the chicken pox is really a mild annoyance, compared to what might happen if a person were to get cp as an adult. It has life threatening implications then. Immunity gained by getting the cp is far more effective than the vaccine could ever be. But, don't take my word for it, DO look for alternative sources of info so that you can be fully informed.

Don't get me wrong. I am not anti-vaccine. I am for knowing everything that there is to know. It can be hard sometimes, especially since even doctors don't know everything. Much of what they know is taught to them by manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, all of whom are likely to be slightly biased.

I do have articles and information to share with you to support my suggestions posted here. If you would like, I would be happy to share them with you. Good luck and be patient comforting your baby. He should be fine after about 2 or 3 days after his shots. If not, definitely call his ped. Be well. D.

his pediatrician will most likely say its not related to the vaxs. they rarely admit they do anything to a child....time to start researching mama...

All great advice given so far, just wanted to also say, check the area that the shot was given to make sure there's no allergic reaction also.

I would wait till your baby is older before vaccinating more.

If I had it to do over I would handle vaccinations VERY differently with my children. In other words, I would have done my own research and sought multiple opinions besides my pediatrician (who, when I look back, seemed to do little besides vaccinate and hand out antibiotics and free vials of Tylenol). Like most parents I relied on the advice I was given at the time, never noticing the big difference in vaccine schedules from when I was a kid (70's) to my kids (90's). In fact, the schedule changed even between my two children who are only three years apart in age (unfortunately younger one got first dose of HepB at birth instead of 4 months like older brother).

Regarding Tylenol (acetaminopheon) - I rarely, if ever, gave it to my children because a pharmacist relative warned me about potential liver toxicity. This doesn't happen to every child (obviously) but it is something to research and be aware of. Today I am so grateful I did not use it (for other reasons).

I checked out a book from the library written by Stephanie Cave, MD ("What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Children's Vaccines"). I have not read Dr. Sears' book but have heard good things about it (and it's newer so it could be helpful).

I am not a health care professional of any sort - this is just my "mom" opinion based on my own experience with my children. Please do your own research and seek the advice of competent professionals (perhaps several) before making medical decisions, including choices pertaining to vaccines. I refuse to feel "bad" for asking questions. Our children need us to ask questions.

Good luck to you and your precious baby.

Please read www.thedoctorwithin.com and look up the NVIC website for more information on vaccinations, reactions, etc. I'm sorry you're going through this, and definitely mention it to the doctor! Don't just skip reading the websites that talk about not vaccinating or alternative schedules read all you can and consider both sides before making the best possible decision for you and your family!

yes call the pedatrician and have this documented asap, also I would have him checked out for any other liying diseases like mitochondrial disese etc do not do the shts again, you need to wait till he is older than three, there are many docs who will do this so DO NOT let your friends or pedatrician or the nurses make you feel guilty for not doing the shots at the appropriate time. Make sure he can over come this and meet his usualy milestones like rolling over and sitting up and crawling and walking and then see how he is and only do one shot at at ime. I would also call the CDC or what ever number is on the sheet that they give you when they tell you what shot your child had. call them and tell them his symptoms right now you are experienceing. It needs to be documented. write me if you need any help.
J.

If you are wary about further shots, and looking for a new ped, try calling Homefirst. There is an office in Naperville. We really like Drs Schattauer and Zumhagen. Am NOT a fan of Dr. Rosi. They are not a fan of shots, but will do what YOU want regarding vaccines.

My younger has never been vaccinated. He is the healthiest kid I know. Seriously, he is 2 1/2 and has only had minor colds and 1 stomach virus.

Like others have said, don't let people scare you into vaccinating until you are ready!!

Oh, and actually, Tylenol makes vaccines less effective.

I hope your little guy is doing better now!

Continue to comfort him as much as possible. With shots this is how babies react. Now that you have been thru it once, please take the time to research the vaccinations he will need thru out his life. Although there has been research done stating there is nothing wrong with them, there is also research saying otherwise. We are totally over-vaccinating our kids. My ped. doesn't believe in starting the whole thing until at least 4 months and usually he will push it off to 6 months. There is so much going on in their little bodies, that bringing chemicals into the mix doesn't help.
Next time he goes ask if maybe they could only do 1 or 2, not the usual 4 at a time. You are his mom and you have the right not to push all that into his system at once.
Good luck.

could he have an ear infection? When my daughter got her first one, my only complaint was that she was unusually cranky. But she would cry when I would try to set her down and when it was time to eat, because her little ears hurt.

it could be a few things
it could be an ear infection, take him to the dr.
it could be teething, infant motrin, teething tablets or teething oil
reflux, hold him up or keep him propped up for a bit after he eats.
gas , make sure baby is burped well before you lay him down.
could be he just wants to be held , they do go through changes where they want to be held all the time.
3 months can be where any and all of the things above start to show up.

I really doubt any of it has to do with the shots

It sounds to me like it was the shots, but it might just be some discomfort etc. Did your ped say you could give him Tylenol after his shots? Continue to watch him. Don't let people make you feel bad for holding your baby. Give him some extra time and attention and call the Ped for reassurance on Monday if he's not better or sooner if he seems to be worse. Babies are hard!

He is feeling sick from the shots and wants your comfort. Tylenol helps with discomfort.
My children did the same thing...

I have done so much research about this. This is NOT normal. I don't care what everyone else says. Please research vaccines and become a fan of Dr. Tenpenny on facebook. You can learn everything you will ever need to know about the dangers of vaccines. You can post this question and she will tell you why your child is acting this way and what you can do for him/her.

Right now he doesn't have much long term memory capability built up so he probably doesn't remember the shot. If he cries and fusses when you try to lay him down, I would say that you may want to look into the following possibilities:

* That you are holding him too often during the day that he may not want to be separated from you when it is time for him to go to sleep.

* You are putting him down to sleep just after he has just started dozing off and the feeling of being put down and released from your hold is jarring him awake.

* He needs you to pat his back for a little while after you put him in his crib to help lull him into sleep.

* He may have an ear infection and laying down is causing him discomfort.

That's all I can think of for right now. Hope you are able to resolve this issue soon. All the best to you and your new baby.

What ever you do, stay off those web sites that say horrible things will happen to your child if you vaccinate, they will just make you worry about nothing. He is probably just sore and out of sorts, and the doctor should have told you to give him tylenol. Try some, and always call the pediatrician if you are worried! That is what they are there for, you pay them, they are there for you. They would always rather hear from a parent who did not need to call them, than to hear from a parent who did not call, but needed to! You will probably talk to the nurse, and they know that this is part of thier jobs, especially with first time moms!

He will be fine. Do not read too much into this.

M.

DELAY the vaccines from now on.

Do not give tylenol to your child unless fever or pain level is too high and after all other other methods (i.e. cooling rag on back of neck, ibuprophin)fail--especially after a round of vaccinations that the body is trying to respond to. Google tylenol and glutathione for reasons why you should avoid giving this to your child. One such example: "Glutathione detoxifies acetaminophen, but once glutathione is depleted
there can be significant cell death in the liver [THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE; Flanagan,RJ; 91(Suppl C):131S-139S (1991)].

I only have Ibuprophin (motrin) in the house and only use sparingly. Mild (low) fever and aches is side effect of body's own immune system at work, including response to vaccination, and it is best to not squelch that process unless the symptoms interfer with sleep needed for recovery.

I just read this, but I just wanted to congratulate you, mama, for taking this seriously and educating yourself! One thing people always seem to miss in the great vaccine debate is that we do know that vaccines have different effects on different people/children. Choosing whether or not to vaccinate or how or when isn't always just about reading the statistics, it's also about what you, as the mama, know about your child. If he seems sensitive in general or has shown a sensitivity to vaccines and that makes you nervous, then listen to your gut. We followed a slightly different vaccine schedule with my daughter, but she was a very healthy, robust child and I felt like she'd be fine with most vaccines. My nephew was smaller, weaker, and more sensitive, and he hasn't had any vaccines because his parents didn't know if he'd be able to handle them - I think that we both made the "right" choices for our respective children. You'll know what to do.

I would take him to the doctor. Does he have a fever? Any vomiting, other side effects, does his cry sound "different" than usual? You may need to take him to the ER. I'll be praying for you.

Well it could be that he just wants to be held. Babies go threw stages one minute they are fine and the next it is like "who is this baby!" But then again he might be turning colicy. I would call the doc and have the baby seen.

Our daughter did the same thing at the same age.ANd it turned out that she was colicy and she was colicy for 8 months..... YES it breaks your heart and at times it will make you want to to pull your hair out!! Try to do some tummy massaging from his Right to Left in a up-side-down "U" with alittle lotion. It will help him pass gas easier. When you feed him try to nurse him propt up more than usual. To avoid any chance of reflex or air.
I know this are things you may know already but sometimes they are forgotten.
Just hang in there and remember to breath and if you get to frusterated call on a family member or a friend to come and help out even if is long enough for a walk. It will keep you saine.
Hope this helped ya out
Bless you and your son
CindyC.

I am firm in my belief that vaccines are necessary and I know there are some side effects and many moms don't want to allow their kids to have them.

So, that said, your baby may just be having an emotional reaction to the shots. It may be something else too so please do call the Pediatrician and ask them. It never hurts to ask questions and get the answers.

Are you sure he isn't colicky? It usually begins at the 6 month stage but can happen at 2 mos and goes on and on until...it just stops all of a sudden.