For Children: The First Years

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Flu Shots

R.K. asks from Abilene

Just curious if you give your children flu shots? I have in the past, but I am having reservations about it this year. Not sure why.

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MMR Vaccine

B.K. asks from Chicago

Debating about whether or not to have my son get this vaccine next month. Any advice? Is there thimerosol/ mercury in the vaccine? Is it safe to hold off? I wish I...

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HPV Vaccine

E.D. asks from Seattle

I'm interested in hearing from those of you who vaccinate (fully, partially or on a schedule). Have you, or do you plan on giving your child the HPV vaccine? If so,...

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Baby's First Shots - Any Advice?

W.M. asks from Los Angeles

Hello, I am a first-time mother to a 7 week-old baby boy & he is due for his first immunizations in a few days. With all the recent articles about autism, I am a bit ...

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Alternative Vaccine Schedule

V.E. asks from Chicago

does anyone have an alternative vaccine schedule they were happy with? i do want to immunize but only 1 or 2 max at a time. my doctor is completely open and i did do ...

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Altering Vaccine Schedule.

A.G. asks from New York

Hi! I'm about to be a first-time mom and my husband and I keep going back and forth on whether to vaccinate or not; if we do, should we alter the vaccine schedule ...

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Rotavirus Vaccine Decision by Monday

A.K. asks from Los Angeles

I'm seeking input on what other moms have done re: the new rotavirus vaccine recommended for newborns. Rotavirus is highly contagious and causes severe diarrhea, vomi...

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Seeking Information on the MMR Vaccine.

S.N. asks from San Diego

My 1 year old baby girl is only 17.5 pounds so I am waiting till she is twenty pounds to give the MMR vaccine to her. I know they recommend it at a year. I am still ...

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Flu Shots?? Do We Do Them on Our Children or Not?

S.C. asks from Kansas City

I would love to hear opinions on flu shots and kids. I am vehemently opposed to doing it to myself due to such severe illnesses on the years I did get the shot. My ...

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Is Any Mom Familiar with the Swine Flu Vaccine?

J.C. asks from San Francisco

I've heard nothing but negative things regarding the swine flu vaccine. I agree that a vaccine can't be formulated in such a short time. Does anyone have any info?