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Flu Mist Vaccine - Side Effects, and for How Long?
Asked by E.T. from Albuquerque
on October 18, 2012
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My two girls got the flu mist vaccine at school on Tuesday, and one of them started feeling poorly later that afternoon. She has a fever (101 without medicine), is ach...
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- Go to Dr Mercola's site. he actually recommends against flu vaccines because more people get sick with it than without!
- My son had this same side effect the first year he received the Flu-mist. The second year, no side effect at all. His pediatrician told me the first initial one can ca...
- My daughter got the mist for the first time this year and there were no side effects at all.
Flu Vaccine for 2 Yr Old?
Asked by L.A. from Phoenix
on December 8, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Wondering what moms who believe in vaccinating think about the Flu Vaccine? Our doc isn't pushing it, but says it's available for kids over 6 months. Ou...
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- Hi L.. I would encourage you to have your son vaccinated agains the flu this year and every year. My 3 y-o son has had his vaccinations every year and so has his dadd...
- Hi, I'd go ahead and get the flu shot not only for his protection, but for the rest of the family also. A number of studies have shown that protecting the children...
- I do most of the normal immunizations for my children, but do NOT do the flu shot. The benefit doesn't outweigh the risk in my mind. It's basically a convenience vacc...
"Advice on MMR Shots in Washington State"
Asked by R.C. from Seattle
on July 22, 2009
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I decided my five year old was going to have her pre-kindergarten MMR shots carried out individually as I felt concerned about her and it was for peace of mind more th...
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- Wow! This is news to me. We also selectively vaccinate and my daughter had the measles shot at her 2-yr appt. She has her 3-yr checkup this Friday and I had planned...
- I thought this was a good article from a reputable source: http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/2009/01/separate-measles-mumps-and-rubella.asp
- Due to medical reaction to my daughter at 6 months with one of her shots we have been very cautious as to what she gets and when. Along with our son who is younger. we...
Hib Vaccine at 6 Months Given Without the Powder
Asked by N.A. from Honolulu
on June 17, 2008
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My 6-month old son went to the doctor for his 6-month check up and was given a Hib vaccine (along with 2 other shots). He had already received this vaccine at 2 months...
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- You should be nervous. Don't do it. There are excellent doctors out there that do not vaccinate. It is a choice. You can no longer sue your doctor or pharma compan...
- N., I am so sorry this happened to your baby. It is concerning to hear any error occurred with a medication given to your baby, but especially when it concerns a ...
- I'm a Peds nurse and my guess is that it's sterile water or normal saline type solution. The best thing to do is to call the office, ask someone to get the liquid and ...
New Pheumonia Vaccine for Children Under 5
Asked by S.V. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2011
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My sons pediatrition said that there is a new vaccine to fight against pheumonia that she wants to give him the next visit when we see her. I think they have had way ...
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- Just another way for the pharmaceutical companies to make money and pump the kids with more poison. I am a former NICU Respiratory Therapist and this is completely unn...
- Yes, kids can die of pneumonia. We just had a little girl come into our office today for a hospital follow up visit for pneumonia. She was in the PICU for almost a mon...
- Well it's not really "new" it replaces Pcv7 it is now pcv13 because it helps protect you against 6 more types. It is not just pneumonia this Bacteia is responsible for...
WeAfraid My Toddler Got Chicken Pox from Vaccine??
Asked by M.P. from Green Bay
on October 24, 2011
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My 16 mo old got his 15 mo shots on tues... Flu shot, varicella (chick pox), and polio combination. Wed night he had a fever (mid-high 102)...lasted til thurs afternoo...
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- He could be getting a reaction, it does happen. But the vaccine is made from cowpox microbes, not chicken pox. It's a much milder illness that builds protection agains...
- My son got the shot, but no reaction. Each child is different. Deff call the doc or the 24 hr nurse line if you doc office has that. I know for the other vacc. my doc ...
- It's normal to get a mild outbreak of chicken pox from the vaccine that can last a few days. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/varicella/default.htm Also Mic...
Alternative Vaccine Schedule...need Pharmacy in Pasadena Area
Asked by J.Y. from Los Angeles
on May 16, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I am interested in putting my 12 mos old on an alternative vaccine schedule, but my pediatrician only has the MMR lumped in one shot and has recommende...
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- I went to Dr. Fleiss's office in Los Feliz and was not his patient. I asked for the separated MMR. Which they did, though in limited dosages, as they had to wait for ...
- Check with the CDC and they should be able to give you a source for the individual components. Good luck!
- Hi J. I don't know about pharmacy's that sell the vaccines separate, but I do know you can do some research and call the manufacturer of the vaccine directly. You ma...
Chickepox Vaccine (1 Yr Old) - What Experiences Did You Have?
Asked by J.D. from New York
on April 10, 2008
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My son had the chickenpox vaccine on Thurday. He seemed fine at first but over the weekend he slowly built up a new level of tiredenss, then by Tuesday, he got a feve...
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- I haven't read the responses you've gotten so far yet, but please make sure to report this to: http://vaers.hhs.gov/ 99% of the time YOUR DOCTOR WON'T DO IT FOR YOU ...
- hi J., Sounds like Herpes Labialis,OR Coxackie Virus My son had this( herpes labialis) and the doctor said it would last between a week to 10 days, and for me it...
- This sounds like the Coxsacki virus. Here's what I was able to find: Signs and Symptoms Coxsackievirus can produce a wide variety of symptoms. About half of all kids...
Seeking Advice About Delayed/selective Vaccine Scheduling
Asked by R.W. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2008
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I am looking for information and advice about delayed/selective vaccine scheduling. Currently we are splitting his immunizations, in other words we gave him 2 out of ...
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- I split up the vaccinations just like you have started to do. It takes more work to go the the doctor's more often, but I feel more comfortable with not bombarding my...
- I don't have any specific advice, but I can totally understand your concern about vaccinations. Like other moms who have responded, I'm also reading "The Vaccine Book...
- I recommend The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears. He gives a very unbiased look at the pros and cons of each vaccination (and brands) including listing ones highest and lowe...
Rotateq Vaccine
Asked by J.K. from Boston
on June 27, 2008
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Anyone have any thought or opinions? I had my first dose of it and I think it was a mistake, baby has been very gassy and had boughts of hysterical crying like never ...
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- MY son also had a severe reaction-bloody diarrhea and inconsolable crying. Call your pediatrician, and don't go through with the remaining doses....By chance does you...
- Maybe you mean the Rotavirus vaccine? We didn't give it to our 5 month old. My advice is to do lots of research on vaccines. The reason I didnt give it is because we a...
- Hi J., I had a doctor who actually told me not to take it as he felt it was really not needed. I hope things get better soon. E. P.
