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Swine Flu Vaccine for Children over 6 Months
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on September 14, 2009
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Hello
I know how hot the vaccine issue is and I just wanted to see, who is getting their child that is over 6 months old vaccinated for the Swine Flu, as suggested by...
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- All 3 of my children (4, 2 1/2, and 6 months) will be getting vaccinated for both the flu and the swine flu.
- We are not. As I mentioned on a previous post the flu vaccine only has 4 strains in it when there are over 400 different kinds. You are much better off supplementing...
- I plan to have my 14 month old daughter vaccinated along with my husband and myself.
Advise on Flu Vaccine for 2 Year Old
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on December 25, 2007
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We are getting ready to have our 2nd child this January and we have a 2 year old now. Our peditrician, who we like, is insistent on getting the 2 year old vaccinated ...
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- I say get the vaccine! What exactly are your concerns? If you read the research literature on it, it is safe. My son had one when he was 1, 2, & 3. Then he didn't ...
- Go with your gut feeling. Follow your doctors advice. I remember when our doctor recommended a pneumonia vaccine for our daughter. We were told that the same bacteria ...
- My daughter and I are "high risk", so we've always gotten the shot (she got her first at 11 months - and yes, it was 2 doses the first time). Some years, we get the f...
2 Month Shots - Reactions and Other Eating Question
Asked by W.B. from Lubbock
on May 25, 2008
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On Friday I took my 8 week old in for his 2 month shots. I gave him the recommended dosage of tylenol before hand. When he got his shots he cried quite a bit, but when...
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- W., I HOPE so badly you listen to me about this!! PLEASE go get the book by Dr. Stephanie Cave, What Doctors Dont Tell You About Vaccines". PLEASE do not listen to...
- With some children, intestinal reactions from the first set of shots are a sign that he's highly sensitive and his next set could have much more of a reaction. Talk t...
- Hi W., Congratulations on your new baby boy! I am also a first time mom of a 6 month old baby girl and it only gets better as the months go on. First of all concern...
18 Month Old Shots -- Do I Wait???
Asked by M.W. from Kansas City
on August 1, 2007
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My son is 18 months old, and I set his doctor's appointment for his well-baby check up which will include his last round of shots. I am worried. I have had a few close...
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- I've had the same conversation with my doctor and I've done my own research. There is no concrete evidence that vaccines cause Autism. It is mostly theories. Someth...
- Both of my kids had their done and I have had no problems with any side effects. I am sure that if you are concerned that your doctor will set and talk with you. Other...
- I know shots can be scary But, dont wait. you have nothing to worry about there is no connection between autism and shots As a medical assistant and mom of 3 you have ...
How Do Other Moms Feel About the New Rotavirus Vaccine?
Asked by M.S. from New York
on June 7, 2007
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My son just got his first round of vaccinations at 2 months. At the time I was offered (it was highly recommended but not required) a new Rotavirus vaccine. The previo...
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- I had my son get the vaccination at 2 months, the second round at 4 months. My son goes to day care and catches things easily. A friend of ours has a son who got the...
- I didn't have my son on the regular shot schedule. I feel that kids get to many shots at a time as it is. I didn't let him get more then 3 shots at a time. You don'...
- i myself wasn't too happy about the thought of it, but my husband said it's to prevent really getting sick and before i could say no, the dr gave it to her (because my...
2 Year Old and the Flu Vaccine
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on September 30, 2009
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With the flu season coming in strong I would like to get my son a flu shot. However, his doctor does not recommend the vaccine for anyone his age. I though I was awa...
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- My pediatrician gives both my kids (ages 2 and 7) a flu shot (or flu mist) every year. I think you should get your child one. Right now they are only for the regular...
- The H1N1 virus is so contagious. My entire family got it with in a weeks time! It started with my 3 year old son. He ran a 103 fever. Then my husband, my 2 year old da...
- i vacinate my son each year since he was 8 months and he is ok i just go to wic offices to get the influenza vaccine one per year ,also i don't think i will get my ch...
Seeking Information or Advice on Getting the Rotavirus Vaccine
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on August 15, 2006
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I was wondering what other moms think of this vaccine or if many have gotten it for their children. I was wondering if anyone's child has gotten it and what happened ...
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- I got the vaccine for my son 1 month ago. Our doctor mentioned that he had given it to many children - with no problems. My son also had no problems. He got the vac...
- Hi K., I am a pediatric nurse and actually was on the research team a few years ago that did trials of this vaccine on infants and I am happy to report it all went ve...
- For info I would look on the CDC or American Acadamy of Pediatrics website. I like it, I give it to patients, and my baby was just took it. Roto is bad on the kids!!...
Another Vaccine Question for Those Moms Who Delayed
Asked by B.B. from New York
on June 28, 2012
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Hi Moms,
I stopped vaccinating my son at 18 months because at 2 he had a speech delay and I made some dramatic changes from then on. He is now 4 1/2 and he...
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- The previous poster said that the MMR is absolutely critical for adults. That is simply not true, and there is no vaccine out there that promises a lifetime immunity 1...
- NYC has had to date over 115 cases of Whooping cough because people refuse to vaccinate their kids....SMH :( A few had very, very close calls. The dept. of health is...
- Hi, It is interesting that you asked this question today because some news was published this week about the suit filed against drug company Merck (currently the on...
Seperate MMR Shots in Southern California
Asked by W.L. from Los Angeles
on August 27, 2009
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I would like my son to get seperate MMR shots. I live in the LA area, but would be willing to drive to Orange County or San Diego county if necessary. Do you know an...
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- Hi W., I too am looking for separate MMR shots and have asked friends and 3 different pediatricians and have gotten the same response from all, bottom line is that M...
- Hi W.: These are a list of Vaccine-Friendly doctors in the United States (listed by state). The MMR will not be available separately until 2011, but at least you can s...
- This could be wrong, so definitely look into it -- but I've been told by more than one pediatrician that, currently, separate shots are not available at all (something...
Flu Shots for 6 Mth Old
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on October 9, 2012
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So my son will be having his 6 mth check up next week and the dr had informed me last visit that he will be old enough to get the flu shot. Personally I stopped geting...
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- The reason you hear of so many people getting the flu after getting the flu shot is because all vaccines temporarily impair your immune system. There are various stra...
- NEVER. EVER. 84 "recommended" shots by the age of 18 is a bit excessive in my mind. Our generation got 10. My kids, nor myself have ever had the flu shot and they have...
- My kids are 18 and 15 (years) and have never had a flu shot. I haven't either. Good luck with your decision.
