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Anthrax Vaccine & TTC?
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on April 5, 2008
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My husband has recently deployed & they gave him the anthrax vaccine. They told him that we shouldn't try to have any kids until 1 year after he returns from deployme...
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- I have never been told not to TTC when I received any of the Anthrax shots and I've had all of series. He could have also received the smallpox vaccine as well because...
- Over 5 years ago I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I was active duty military and I found out right after I left for Kuwait and I too was given the Anthr...
- My husband received the anthrax vaccine before he left for Afganistan, when he returned home 3 months later we became pregnant. Nobody told him we had to wait a year, ...
Info on Rotovirus Vaccine?
Asked by A.W. from Grand Rapids
on March 17, 2007
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Hi,
I recently read an article that stated that a small percentage of children given the Rotovirus vaccine died of bowel problems. The one article was enough to co...
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- Yeah my youngest has never been vaccinated and she's as healthy as a horse, not to mention the roto virus (if this hasn't been mentioned yet) was actually initially pu...
- With my first daughter she was given the vaccine as a shot. We had no problems with it. My next daughter, who is 14 months younger, has been given the Rotatec, a new o...
- http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vaccinations/ I recommend joining this yahoo group. Very informative! M.- Mother of 4
Pain Relief for Shots
Asked by P.D. from Tyler
on August 6, 2009
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Has anyone used or had success with a numbing cream or spray for immunization shots? My son will be 4 next month and I would like to help ease his pain when he gets hi...
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- It's been awhile since we've gone through all that, but we always took a favorite toy and an ice pack. We gave her motrin/tylenol when we got back to the car and lots...
- Tylenol or motrin before hand definitely makes a difference. For the immediate pain its often very psychological. I promise my kids a malt from Steak and Shake(close...
- You will not be able to eliminate ALL the pain associated with the shots, but our Pediatrician always recommends Children s Tylenol or Children s Motrin for the discom...
What Are Other Moms Doing When It Comes to the MMR Vaccine?
Asked by C.T. from Washington DC
on February 26, 2008
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Just looking to get the opinion of other mothers on the MMR vaccine. My son will be scheduled for his vaccine in the next few months and I'm considering having the va...
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- I like you had issues with the MMR vaccine, mainly from hearing about it in the media. I raised this issue with our pediatrician, in fact I did it systematically with ...
- I really like what Angela D already shared! I have heard similar things from doctors and pediatricians. I am a school nurse I strongly recommend getting you child va...
- I totally understand your concern, especially when the media takes the rumors to such an extreme, as well as the recent issues with the FDA and certain drugs on the ma...
Infant Daughter Reaction to Pentacel Vaccine
Asked by R.A. from Seattle
on October 1, 2009
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We have always followed Dr.Sears alternative vaccine schedule, where they get all of the vaccines but they get fewer shots at a time and go in for shots more often. In...
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- Fever and swelling/pain at the injection site are fairly common side effects. I had to get many of my childhood shots refreshed a few years ago (rather than getting ti...
- I know this reaction is not uncommon for some children, which surprises me in turn how accepted it is. The vaccination companies have discontinued making vaccines i...
- The pain, swelling & redness at the injection site, increased fussiness & fever are expected after a vaccine. You can give your daughter some infant's liquid tylenol ...
Mandatory Flu Shots in NJ
Asked by A.J. from New York
on December 17, 2008
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What is really the new law about the flu shots in NJ? Are the shots obligatory for children 9 months to 5 yrs in PRIVATELY RUN DAY CARE CENTERS only? Or all children? ...
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- I know you can have a religious objection, even if you don't. The doula I worked with for my son's birth does this. Her children are in public school, and are not immu...
- Some doctors will only guarantee mercury-free flu shots to kids under 2. If that's the case with your doctor, find another doc! My doctor is cool. She gives the flu...
- A., Let me start off first by saying that I have a son who had a severe reaction to his 2 month round of shots, that left him permanently disabled, so I have a bias...
1-Year Shots
Asked by M.Y. from Chicago
on April 8, 2008
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I'm taking my 1-year-old daughter into the pediatrician today for her 1-year well visit. She's scheduled to have shots--I forgot to ask which ones--and I'm having the...
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- My 1 year old just had his vaccines a few weeks ago. He received the prevnar and hep A vaccines. My doctor said at 15 months he's due for the chicken pox vaccine and...
- I would say talk to your doctor and try to explain your reservations. Maybe they can put your mind at ease. I was also nervous at the one year shots. I ended up wai...
- You need to be very pro-active if you are thinking of not immunizing your child. Most parents who are not into immunization criticize other parents who do choose to i...
Spacing Out the MMR Shots
Asked by L.E. from New York
on March 17, 2008
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Hi! My son is 10 months old and I am doing research so when it is time for his MMR shots, I feel confident. I have read that spacing out the MMR series of vaccines i...
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- I am doing the same thing for my son. From what I've learned from my doctor (who doesn't necessarily think there is reason to space them out, but is supporting my dec...
- Hi L., My son is also 10 months old and I am also concerned about all these shots. My biggest problem right now is that I feel uninformed. The little bit that I ...
- Hi L. I think a lot of worrying about vaccines is useless.... Look at your own immunization history records (i actually just came across mine the other day while goi...
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 ...
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 ...
