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H1N1 Vaccine During Pregnancy?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on November 11, 2009
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I know this must be the most asked question these days but I would really like to know more before I make a decision.
I am 10 weeks pregnant now and my doctor recomme...
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- I would not take the risk. You can't take basically any other medications while you are pregnant so why would these vaccinations be safe???? As long as you use anti ba...
- It truly is a decision only you can make for yourself but I will tell you what I have chosen. I am in my 3rd trimester and will not be getting either flu shot. This is...
- H1N1 is *not* a new vaccine. It is the same flu vaccine that has been widely made and used for the past 40 years, and less widely used for 20 years before that - with ...
Anyone Know Where I Can Order MMR Vaccine Broken into 3 Separate Shots?
Asked by L.B. from San Francisco
on July 20, 2008
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After much soul searching and weighing the pros and cons, my husband and I made the decision to space out my son's vaccinations to 1 shot per visit (I just go in more ...
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- Hi, we go to Pediatric Alternatives in Mill Valley, where they do give the shots separately. They might be able to help you find out how to order the shots. Good luck!
- Try Pediatric Alternatives in Mill Valley: http://pediatricalternatives.com/ They are very flexible and open about alternative ways to do vaccinations.
- Hi L., do not know if this will be useful, but my Son's pediatrician ordered the separate shots for me. I do not care what the professionals say, I so like the cockt...
Chicken Pox Vaccine
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 22, 2010
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I've just learned that my father has the shingles! My father was watching my 13 month old daughter yesterday. I called the pediatrician expressing my concern and they ...
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- Here is a fact sheet about the vaccine, from the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/combo-vaccines/mmrv/vacopt-factsheet-parent.htm Here are other links: ht...
- I think you should get a second opinion. I don't understand how a vaccine after she has been exposed would do anything. I am really surprised that they would want to...
- According to www.cdc.gov, it is very rare to catch chicken pox from someone with shingles. "For children aged 12 months through 12 years the minimum interval between ...
Question on Hep a Vaccine
Asked by I.S. from Philadelphia
on June 4, 2007
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Our pediatrician just suggested a HepA vaccine for my 2 year old. It is not required, but she advised we get it. Has anyone's kids had this yet? Any problems?
Tha...
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- My son got it at his 1 year well child check up. We had no problems with it.
- We got it since it was recommended. My daughter did get cold symptoms with lethargy two days later, but I'm not sure if it was related to her shots (she got other vacc...
- I look at it. If it is not required then I don't get it. We just had a talk about this in my message class. It seems like everytime that we turn around they have anoth...
GARDASIL Vaccine for BOYS
Asked by M.A. from New York
on May 10, 2012
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Hello. I am looking to see how many moms of teenage boys gave or plan to give your son the GARDASIL vaccine.
My Dr recommends it but I am unsure.
Thanks!
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- I didn't get this vaccine for my daughter and I don't plan to have it administered to my son. This doesn't prevent a disease that you catch without taking action on yo...
- Yes, my 16 yo son has had it. No side effects. I did it more for the benefit of his future partners/girlfriends/wife. I agree w/ everything that Wickerparkgirl says ...
- I don't feel comfortable with it. I admit i haven't researched it much, but I'm not hearing anything too positive. If i can bring this up, I have only had on...
Seeking an Alternative Vaccine MD
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on February 28, 2008
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My husband and I are currently looking for an MD in the Des Plaines area (or a30 min drive area) that is ok with doing an alternative vaccine schedule. Does anyone kno...
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- We take our daughter to a Familiy Physician at Loyola in Maywood (I believe this is within your driving time). His name is Dr. James Judge and not only is he ok with o...
- You might want to check out the amg pediatrics group at Lutheran general hospital in the Yachtman pavillion-children's hospital.
- Hi! Our children (2 yrs. old and 10 months) go to an excellent family practice doctor who specializes in treating children. She is ok doing an alternative vaccine sch...
Southdale Pediatrics/Alternate Vaccine Schedule
Asked by M. from Minneapolis
on May 22, 2008
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I'm looking to switch my twins to SDL pediatrics. Are the drs. there open minded about requests for alternate vaccine schedules (splitting up vaccines)? Any drs that a...
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- We have been going to Southdale Peds for years and have been very happy with all of the docs. They all seem very will to do things on your schedule, how you feel comf...
- I am actually switching to Metro Peds. near Southdale in Edina from Southdale Pediatric in Edina. Southdale does not have as many after hours as Metro Peds. does. So...
- Most of the docs at SD Peds are pretty flexible as far as what parents want. My daughter sees Dr. Lisa Oie but I'd recommend any of them! If you aren't sure, simply ...
Flu Shots for Kids
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on February 15, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any information on flu shots for children. I have a five-year-old and a just-turned-two-year-old. I have never given them flu shots as I...
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- C., I have had my children (ages 7 &12) every year since my youngest was diagnosed with Asthma when she was 4. She has gotten the shot the last 3 years and has neve...
- I think you are very wise in being suspicious of pharmaceutical companies. Children's immune systems are developing, just as the rest of their bodies are developing a...
- I get a flu shot every year and I also got my daughter a flu shot this year as well and she was almost a year old at the time. I have asthma and have found that it's ...
12 Month MMR Vaccine Split into 3 Separate Shots
Asked by E.S. from Dallas
on February 4, 2008
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I would like my baby to get the MMR (12 month) vaccine in three separate shots instead of all at once. Do you know anyone or any organization that would administer th...
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- I thought they got it at 15 months,not 12? I tried very hard to find someone to split it but could not. Therefore, I just decided to wait until my son is 2 for him to ...
- You can get it through American Medicine Bridgette: ###-###-#### Can get MMR separated from Merck Steps: Physician fax order for child “separated MMR fo...
- Your pediatrician should be able to split it. He may have to order it split. Our Ped had it split-no special order required. Dr. Dhoot in Flower Mound N.
Mmr Vaccine Rash or Hives
Asked by S.S. from Albuquerque
on March 27, 2012
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my child received the 1yrs vaccine which included the mmr vaccine
but on sunday 3-24-12 she developed hives that seem to want to blister over
is this normal?
i am ...
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- hmm, I haven't heard of that type of reaction before with a vax. Are you sure it's not chicken pox? With chicken pox you can have a fever and cold symptoms a few days ...
- I would take her to your doctor that gave the vaccine or back to the ER. It sounds like she is having a very bad reaction to the vaccines she received. Hives do no...
- My little one had a reaction like that just around the area he got the shot in. Is the rash all over? I would think it's a reaction from the shot recardless. My chi...
