Shots & Vaccines: Tween
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Immunizations
Asked by D.C. from Atlanta
on April 6, 2008
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Hey moms, am I the only one, or are there moms out there scared to immunize b/c of autism. I never use to think about the # of shots my children received as long as th...
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- I feel your pain. I haven't gotten any shots at all for my 3 month old yet, and my 23 month old still hasn't gotten her 12month old shots either. I hear reports of c...
- After much research we decided not to immunize our son who is now almost 16. He is extremely intelligent, hardly ever sick and we feel we did the right thing. Do som...
- Wow, this is a big topic. Both of my boys were given their immunizations when they were babies up until 15 months. One child has learning disabilities and other has al...
To Vaccine or Not to Vaccine...
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on March 6, 2008
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Can you please give me your experience and advice on vaccinations. I have a dear friend with an autism child. He started showing signs of it a little bit after his MMR...
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- I was too much of a chicken to not vaccinate my older two. We were military and moved around from school to school and I didn't need the hassle of different state law...
- Hi, M.... I choose to have my child vaccinated so the diseases that have been "eradicated" in the past won't be likely to reappear in our part of the world...Howeve...
- The misunderstanding that these diseases are erradicated is spreading amongst those who do not wish to have their kids vaccinated. While I agree that if you do not wi...
Vaccinations
Asked by K.D. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2007
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Just wondering... Anyone chosen not to vaccinate your baby? I am very nervous about the vaccinations. My daughter has already had her 2 month and 4 month shots- So may...
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- I have chosen not to vaccinate my 4 1/2 month old son, at least not for now. I am very nervous about autism and behavioral disorders. If you have already done the fi...
- I don't know the ramifications of stopping at this point but it would certainly be reasonable to delay or eliminate ones she has not had. The first poster referred you...
- Hi K., I read through all of the comments. Here is my small add on. There is a terrific book that outlines a different schedule for vaccinations called What yo...
Vaccines!
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on March 10, 2010
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Such a controversal topic...
History: I have 4 kids, ranging 7-1 years old. Up until last friday, my kids have been "up to date" on their shots. My older 2 are still,...
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- I'm not going to try to sway your opinion on this one. I am not well researched enough to back up everything I believe, or I don't remember where I got my info and do...
- Hi S.. If you guys are going to stick to your decision you will need to start bracing yourself from the negative people! We ourselves (after MONTHS AND MONTHS of...
- In my opinion the best book on this subject is the Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears. It really breaks each vaccine down and gives good information. I selectively vaccinate my...
Vaccinations
Asked by R.B. from Los Angeles
on March 11, 2008
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I am a worried mom seeking anyone who can refer me to a Pediatrician who offers vaccinations in single doses. My daughter is 14 months old and is up to date on her vac...
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- i have always felt exactly the same way! unfortunately for me i chose to listen to a bullying pediatrician and have regretted the decision ever since. both of my child...
- I am 32, as well and never been vaccinated - oh, and has never needed even an antiobiotic, so it does happen. None of my kids have been vaccinated either...or had any ...
- Dr. Jay Gordon in Santa Monica would give single doses. DO NOT give your child the flu vaccine. Flu vaccines contain 25 mg. of mercury. One mg. is considered toxic. R...
Immunizations? and a Pediatrician
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2008
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I am 8 1/2 months pregnant and trying to decide about immunizations I have read many articles on the topic and they are "all for" immunizations or "all agianst".I want...
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- Hi J.~ We have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and I am 5 months pregnant and we have a GREAT pediatrician in Long Beach, located right next to Long Beach Memorial Hospit...
- Dear J., Hi my name is J. and i am a health assistant for Garden Grove Unified school dist. I am also the mother of a 12 year old daughter with Autism. And i am a fi...
- Hi J., I did some checking myself before my son was due for his various immunizations. I also talked to his pediatrician at length as well. The research I found (...
Autism and Vaccinations
Asked by R.M. from Albuquerque
on May 8, 2009
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I have recently heard about some doctors linking autism symptoms to vaccinations have any of you heard of this or know children that have had this problem. My son has ...
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- Hi R., As an OT who works with (among others) Autistic children, I feel I have to echo what the Speech Therapist said, because there is *a lot* of MIS-information out...
- I would like to STRONGLY recommend the Immunization Options class at http://www.inspiredabq.com. It is held quarterly and until it comes up again, you can hold off on...
- Yikes! A topic I am almost viciously adament about. I have a cousin whose baby died a few weeks following immunizations. My sister's pediatrician told her ...
Opinions on Vaccines
Asked by K.P. from Portland
on February 17, 2008
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I would like to know what others think about vaccinations. My two year old is current with her shots. My four month old is ready for his second set of shots. And I'm j...
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- I would encourage you to read the book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell you about Children's Vaccinations" by Dr. Stephanie Cave. It's the most informative, unbiased bo...
- K., please, please, please do NOT ever consider NOT vaccinated your children. I work in pediatrics and will tell you it is a HUGE mistake. It is well worth it in the l...
- The vaccine I heard the most controversy about was the MMR. From the research I did, it suggested splitting it into 3 separate components rather than doing it at once...
Immunizations
Asked by A.H. from Spokane
on October 19, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
Im wondering if there are any moms out there that have dediced not to have their children immunized. I've always been on board with them but lately I've...
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- We do not vax at this time. Our youngest 2 have never been vaxed! If you want to talk about it and want me to point you to the info that helped us choose, you can ...
- Hi A., I am so glad you are taking the initiative and educating yourself about vaccines. I have three daughters, and do not vaccinate. Two of my daughters are sch...
- Good for you for educating yourself! If you want to read a series that discusses the other side of the issue, WIRED magazine's latest issue discusses the lack of a "g...
What's Your Opinion on Shots?
Asked by J.B. from Cleveland
on February 15, 2007
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A few weeks ago, we just got our 6 mo. shots and I can't help but wonder if all these inoculations are really necessary. I've read conflicting information in the media...
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- Congrats on the new baby. I do not really agree with immunizations causing autism. One of my friend's oldest has autism and he has four children, all have had their ...
- I agree with your dr. I would never take the chance that my child would end up in a grave situation because I didn't get him/her vaccintaions. The chances of anything ...
- J., Please, get your daughter her shots. The benefits outweight any danger by far. If you have ever seen a baby with whooping cough you would understand. Listen to...
