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Shots
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on September 28, 2008
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I am so panict about getting my child shots at a year old. I did get them at 2-4-6 months. No problems. But, a friend brought me Jenny McCarthys books and I am so scar...
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- Talk to a medical professional. Not an actor or a friend, or someone you do not even know online. This is your child's life and not a time to be ignorant. Good luck.
- My kids aren't on the regular shot schedule. They never have been. They never will be. They do get all their shots just not on the doctors time frame. And you don'...
- Hi A.- I am in the same boat, and I am sure there are many thousands of other parents with us. My son is 10 weeks old and has had 2 Hep B shots and the first dtap, p...
Shots?
Asked by N.S. from Detroit
on April 22, 2008
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I need some help ladies....My son is going to be 2 in May and we up for our 2 year old shots. I am wondering if I should let him get all of the vaccinations at once. ...
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- N., I concur that you should check out Dr. Sear's book. He is not completely antivaccination, he believe's in a different vaccination schedule for children. I do...
- Neither of my two have ever been vaccinated. I did a lot of research prior to my decision. Besides finding out the best best way to prevent these diseases is with so...
- There is also Dr. Sears book. This website is helpful. I believe it goes through each vaccine and why. www.momvaccines.org If your child enters school, you can ge...
3 Year Old Prescribed Adderall- HELP!!!!
Asked by N.A. from Spokane
on November 7, 2007
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After the last 18 months or so we finally have some answers to our sons ourbursts and radical behavior. Our 3 year old has been diagnosed with Autism and his Dr. put ...
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- Hi N. I just want to remind you that you never have to give your child medication that makes you uncomfortable! Especially for autism. I am a pediatric nurse and my...
- One of the mother's suggested pre-school. There is a federal law requiring every school district to diagnose and treat pre-schoolers who may have a learning disabilit...
- I have a neice who is autistic, it took a long time to diagnose her, and I would definetly suggest getting atleast a second opinion...Just be as sure as you can be tha...
When Do I Tell 4 y.o. That She Will Have Shots on Monday?
Asked by J.F. from Bloomington
on November 8, 2011
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We go next Monday and she doesn't know about the dr. visit. We just had her sister's 18 month check-up with shots and she made it clear she didn't want anything to do...
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- I told my daughter way in advance that she had her check-up....told her the doctor would need to weigh her, listen to her heart and lungs, look in her ears and mouth e...
- I tell my kids a week a more in advance that they are gonig to see Dr. X. That this is an exciting time for him to see how much they have grown. He is going to listen ...
- Tell her you are not sure. Then let the doc or nurse tell her. Why make her worry or not want to go in from the waiting room. I had to carry my 5 year old in for hi...
My 4 Year Old Has Allergies..
Asked by J.B. from Evansville
on October 4, 2006
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My 4 year old , 5 in Dec. Has allergies. He has been on several different types of Allergy medicines and nothing is seeming to help. He gets headaches and runny noses...
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- Several allergies and skin irritants are chemical related. I would suggest ridding your home of hazardous products. Even your typical laundry detergent can cause pr...
- Not sure the question -- but I think you're looking for any solutions we've found? :) Well, my newly 4 year old is the same way. Eczema and allergies (probably will...
- My 4 year old is also on Singulair...and is a completely different sick kid without the stuff! He does have asthma as well but his allergies cause most of his asthma ...
Shots at a 4 Year Old Ckeck Up
Asked by M.K. from Tampa
on July 29, 2009
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hi every one !!
my son is going for his 4 year old check up. and i was told that he will have 4 shots. has any one had a bad experince with the shots? are they real...
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- 4 shots? My daughter had her 4 yo apt in April and there wasn't any scheduled shots. The Ped recommended the Hepatitis A vaccine, which is a series of 2 shots 6 mont...
- I personally NEVER give more than 2 at a time & they have to be given in separate legs/arms (so if there is a reaction, I know which one)... I do this not because of ...
- The Japanese decreased the amount of autism when they changes to allow only ONE single shot at a time- you can stand up to the doctor better than to figure out later w...
4 Year Old and a Pacifier
Asked by J.D. from Grand Rapids
on March 29, 2008
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My daughter, now 4, always took a pacifier and she absolutely loved it and was very attached to it. About a month ago, I started cutting off the nipple little by litt...
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- Well, many/ most won't agree with me..... :) My sons, all in thier late 20's now, had thier pipes beyond 4. Not even sure when they got rid of them anymore. But I kno...
- Hi J., I was watching the Nanny on televison a few weeks ago and she had an episode about a child who needed to give up the passi. So she made a big deal about a "pas...
- My daughter now 18 year had a pacifier until age 5 or 6 she went through physical withdraws from us taking it. She broke out in hives had many sleepless nights. We wou...
Putting My 3 Year Old Under for Dental Work?
Asked by S.B. from Birmingham
on July 6, 2010
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Ok mamas I need your help once again...
Well I took my 3 year old son to the denist, because I noticed he was getting a couple cavities. One is between his 2 front te...
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- S., My son who is now 7 years old has been put under anesthesia twice for dental work. The first time he was 4. I must admit that I was very scared for him. He did...
- Hi S., I know what you're going through. My oldest had dental issues early on too. If finances allow, it couldn't hurt to get another opinion. It could offer more ...
- Hi S., Is it imperative that you do the dental work right now? (I don't like anesthesia either by the way. It has taken it's toll on me.) If you could put it off u...
H1N1 Vaccine
Asked by J.C. from Champaign
on November 1, 2009
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I just would like to know your thoughts on the vaccine, has anyone gotten it?
thank you.
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- Hi J. No I'm not taking the vaccine. It's new and even some people in the health field who I have talked to aren't taking it.
- Hi J., I have been going back and forth about this too, but plan to get it for my daughter and myself when it becomes available. We have to get the shot because we...
- I just had both my sons 3 and 5 weeks to the ped and asked him what he thought. He's not giving it to his kids and is not telling parents either way but when a dr. won...
ADHD In 3 Year Old
Asked by M.N. from Denver
on December 24, 2008
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We have been observing our 3 year old for the last year and 1/2 for signs of ADHD. Well her symptoms have escalated in the last month. She is very defiant, gets frustr...
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- M., I believe that your question is on the minds of many parents these day, because I believe that more and more children will be seen as ADHD. I am in the process of...
- Hi M., I am also the parent of a 3 year old, soon to be 4. My daughter is a live wire from the moment she wakes up until we can finally get her to lay still and go...
- M., Merry Christmas! There is a book that I highly recommend. It is called, "Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp. She is an Pediatric Environmental Allergist, a...
