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How to handle fever after shots on infant?
Asked by J.K. from Lubbock
on May 15, 2008
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I am a first time mother with a four month old. He had his second round of shots yesterday and did great all day. I gave tylenol every 4 hours until bedtime and then t...
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- Make sure it's okay with your ped before giving him Motrin. The dose needs to be adjusted, based on weight. My 15 month old did this too. Try alternate ways of...
- That's totally normal. You can give Tylenol every four hours, so that's, what 6 times in 24 hours? If the tylenol doesn't bring it down, try motrin which you can giv...
- Have you tried alternating Tylenol & Motrin every 4 hours instead of straight Tylenol? My son is almost 13 now but that's what our doctor always recommended.
MMR Vaccine
Asked by K.M. from Providence
on June 8, 2007
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Do children need to the MMR vaccine to attend school? I am SOOO scared for my son to get the MMR vaccine, its making me sick... im nervous b/c of the autism scare rega...
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- YES they do need it to attend school. Actually they need to 2 of them. Okay K., first question is why are you so scared for him to get the shot?? It isn't any difffer...
- Hi K., I too have a 7 month old son which I have not been comfortable with the idea of all the vaccinations necessary. Please do some research on this subject, it ha...
- My son will not be getting these vaccines. You do not NEED any vaccines to attend MA public schools. You have to fill out forms and say it is against your religion. If...
Flu Shots??
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on October 27, 2006
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The past two years I have had the hardest time getting a flu shot for my 20 month old daughter. My pediatrician won't put us on a waiting list or take appointments un...
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- M., I want to let you know that the flu shots have Thimersol in them and they are extremely toxic to us , especially our little ones! Please reconsider this. I have...
- From my experience, that is not normal. For the last 3 years my pedi has known when she will have her shots and books a month ahead of time for her BIG one day flu cl...
- Your pediatrician is correct. I am an advanced practitioner RN. Due to difficulty manufacturing the flu shot this year it is true that it will not be ready until mid-N...
Hepatitis a Vaccine?
Asked by J.D. from New York
on April 8, 2009
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My son just had his 2 year wellness visit - my husband took him - he said he was due for a Heptatis A Vaccine. ??? He didn't get it b/c he is recovering from a cold an...
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- Yes it is required. My 18 month old son was in for his check up and the dr said that the next time he was in that he would be due for the Hep A shot.
- Some school systems are now requiring it, along with the HEP B shots. I agree with the poster about the health care issue, if you are around anyone in health care, ge...
- I just went to the doctors with our 18 month old, and she just told me about it. She said it is not required, but a good idea. She recommends it at 18 months and two ...
H1N1 Vaccine
Asked by M.G. from Atlanta
on December 1, 2009
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I have great concern over the Swine Flu. I don't want my children at risk and want to protect them at all costs, but the newness of the H1N1 vaccine gives me pause. ...
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- My husband and I got the shot , but haven't been able to get one for our son yet. I think some people have caused us all to worry over this, when reality is if you ca...
- I got the shot and am a strong believer in all vaccinations. You should definitely get the vaccine and get it for your children too. you can get the mercury free shots...
- Hi M., Unless you have a child who is severely immune compromised or has severe asthma, you have no worries. Children are beating this strain easier and faster than ...
Flu Vaccine
Asked by K.B. from Lansing
on October 25, 2006
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My daughter is 3 years old and I dont know if i want to take her to get the flu vaccine or not. I have heard good and bad things about the flu shot. Any information wo...
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- There is a nasal spray instead of the shot if that is the worry! But i think everyone is different if she don't get the vac ?the flu if she gets it will be not so bad .
- Please be prepared for your daughter to actually get the flu. I am not trying to scare you, but both of my kids had flu vaccines and both of them got the flu. My seven...
- At 3 she is not in a highrisk category (elderly, infant, pregnant) for getting a life threatening case of the flu. Therefore there really isn't a need to expose her t...
H1N1 Vaccine
Asked by A.M. from New York
on October 20, 2009
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Hello Everyone!
I looking to see what the general consensus is on getting the H1N1 vaccine while pregnant. I am 7.5 weeks along and have the opportunity to received...
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- We had this conversation last night. My brother-in-law is a trauma nurse and he's in the middle of this debate over the H1N1 virus b/c of his profession. His thought...
- I would not take the vaccine,and I am not letting my children take it. Dr. Oz is not letting his daughter's or his wife take it. Here are some links for you-follow you...
- http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/ Try this link--- I use the Vaccine Book alternative schedule for my 8 month old because I am paranoid. (he has had the sea...
Gardasil Vaccine
Asked by K.N. from Salt Lake City
on July 18, 2008
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Recently I took my daughter in for her yearly physical, she's only eight. The Medical Assistant mentions to me that she isn't due for any other immunizations until sh...
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- I live in Utah and this is the first I've heard of anyone saying they don't offer it here because girls don't need it (yeah, right!). In fact, I know people here in Ut...
- Sooooo not true. Sounds like your MA needs a little continuing education, and you need a new MA. To take care of the vaccine quickly, you could go to a GYN/OB for t...
- I have decided to wait for my 13 year old daughter to get Cardasil, I don't want her to be a guinea pig. When my 8 year old son was an infant they had a new MMR shot t...
H1N1 Vaccine!
Asked by J.A. from Boca Raton
on October 25, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I'm very confused about wether or not vaccinate my kids. I know a lot of moms don't want to and a lot of Moms who will do it and I'm in the middle of all th...
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- I have always found that if I educate myself as much as possible and make my decision based on education and compare it to what others have experienced I make the best...
- Wow, I just had a chance to read the posts and think the bulk of them make it more confusing for you to make a decision! The best you can do is educate yourself from a...
- Personally if the scientists that created the vaccine won't take it.....I wouldn't take it. The reports that I have read claim that the doctors and scientists that cre...
MMR Vaccine
Asked by G.M. from Los Angeles
on March 9, 2009
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My son will be 16 months on the 11th . He was scheduled for MMR at 15 months but was sick and couldn't do it. Went back two weeks later, got chicken pox, couldn't do ...
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- my son had the shots..i just spread them out...he's 3 now..totally fine..i believe in spreading them out..i saw a difference when we did that...in the beginning i got ...
- Autism isn't the only issue...before giving ANY of those vaccines make sure you pick up a copy of the PDR and look at the side effects for each one. Is it a risk you r...
- We gave my daughter hers on time with no adverse effects and plan to have our new preemie twins vaccinated on schedule. I think the 'fear' about this vaccine comes fr...
