Vaccines
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Vaccinations
Asked by J.B. from Milwaukee
on January 31, 2008
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What do other mom think about vaccinations? Are they safe? What about the correlation with autism? Should you only get some and not all the vaccinations? What are ...
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- I respect everyone's choice and hope they respect mine. I used to just read what the press releases sent out that local newpapers, television and parenting magazines p...
- They have done a lot of rigorous testing on the relationship between autism and vaccinations and they have never been able to find a link. The evidence that shows ther...
- I'm probably in the minority, but after researching this subject I personally feel that there is more than enough evidence that vaccines actually do more harm than goo...
Vaccinations
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on May 5, 2008
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To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate...that is the question! After having a girl who got every vaccination there is, and did fine with all of them, I am scared to death o...
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- I just wanted to add another recommendation for "The Vaccine Book". I really don't want to NOT vax, however I wanted UNBIASED and FACTUAL information about vaccines s...
- I too, am a pediatric nurse. I am well informed, and only vaccinate for a few things. I did them on the normal schedule, but just didn't do some. My girls go to a pri...
- H., deciding to vac or not is a personal decision. Hats off to you for wanting to be informed. Be careful of the information you seek and the sources providing it- it ...
Vaccinations
Asked by M.S. from Fort Collins
on April 19, 2008
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I am looking for information on the MMR and Varivax vaccinations. My daughter just had here 1yr shots and has been sick ever since with a low grade fever, irritabilit...
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- Is she teething?? I ask just because you mention the sleeplessness. My son, who is now 5 had a horrible time sleeping for months because of getting teeth. Also with te...
- Hello, I had the same thing happen to my daughter. It worsened on the 8th day after the shot which was considered to be the course of a vaccination reaction. She was ...
- Be sure your case gets reported to the department of health. When my husband received his MMRs as a baby, he literally passed out. The nurse told his mother everything...
Advice on Vaccinations
Asked by L.D. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I need advice about what vaccines are neccesary and what which ones my 4 month old daughter can do without. She got them all at two months, which I was unsure about bu...
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- go to vaclib.org this is an anti-vaccination website full of info. my kids are 14 and 16, they are not immunized and you can ask for the vaccination waiver at school. ...
- L., Ask your dr about the type of vaccines they use...are they mercury free? I know there are some parents choosing not to have their little ones vaccinated. I pe...
- Hi L. I staggerd my child's vaccinatons and followed an amended vaccination schedule- HE is 3.5 and still not caught up but I am comfortable with my decision. Read...
Seeking Factual, Balanced, Unbiased Info on Vaccinations
Asked by D.W. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2010
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Is this a ridiculous request? Is all information out there about vaccinations biased in some way? Where can I look for something balanced?
We have not yet vaccinated ...
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- I agree with Karen, Dr. Sears' "The vaccine book" is great. I also spoke with my pediatrician, midwife, close friends and family because I was interested in their fin...
- Don't be fooled into thinking the CDC is factual and unbiased. The ex Director of the CDC, Julie Gerberding, is now the president of Merck Vaccines. (http://en.wikip...
- I concur with both CaWriterMom and Sue H - both the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (healthchildren.org is their parenting website) are likely the two best ...
For Moms Who Are Against Vaccinations Only!
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2011
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I'm a first time mom please fill me in on the pros of not vaccinating, also, are you selectively choosing which ones you want your children to receive and which ones y...
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- I just have to warn you that virtually none of the information that you're getting here from anti-vaxing moms is accurate. They may think it's true but it's not. A 7...
- My first daughter I blindly said yes to all vaccinations. I also breastfed her until she self weaned at 4.5 years. She was not only extremely healthy and active, but...
- I'm sorry but how can you make a wise informed decision if you are only getting one sided opinions. I suggest you do real research from real medical professionals so t...
Question for International Travellers
Asked by M.S. from Minneapolis
on June 1, 2012
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Hi, ladies. We are going to India this fall so my 4-year old DD can see her Indian side of the family. I just saw a question about vaccines and it triggered this ques...
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- I was in India in December 2010 and as an adult, I needed several boosters of the usual immunizations. I do recall I had a tetanus, Hep A/B (combined dose) shot, took ...
- I was talking with my district sales manager yesterday and she just the go ahead to spend a month in New Delhi training on certain laboratory testing protocols. She d...
- i didn't get any vaccinations to go to england, but you may want to check on the situation in india. it may be prudent to do so. my parents went to india two years ag...
Vaccinations Required for Time Travel
Asked by J.C. from Santa Fe
on November 15, 2009
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Hello,
Quick question. Is it law to be vaccinated for out of the country travel. I know that it can be life threatening and all that. It is not required for my son ...
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- Its always wise to have them. In reality though the only one you have to proove is yellow fever if you ever go to a yellow fever country. If you do not have it then ...
- I know from experience that they are serious about the yellow fever vaccine- they will literally give you the shot in the airport before letting you in the country. T...
- As previous poster notes most vaccinations required are those by the country receiving you...not the one you are leaving. The gov't here RECOMMENDS certain ones for ...
Gov't Aid and Vaccinations
Asked by C.T. from Kansas City
on August 20, 2006
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I have a question...and don't know everything about what I'm asking, so bear with me. A friend has been on state aid of some sort....a health insurance type of plan c...
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- Every state has differnt rules regarding schooling and state funded health care. I am in Oklahoma and just signed an exemption for personal reasons and had no trouble ...
- My first child has his vaccinations up until he was 6 months old. And Hasn't had anything since then. My daugher is 2 and has NEVER had a vaccination of any kind. I wa...
- Well, I can't speak to the aide questions. But I am highly suspicious of vaccinations these days. There are way too many and I'm afraid it's possibly the cause of hi...
One Year Shots the Same Day as International Travel?
Asked by B.M. from San Diego
on June 14, 2008
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I'm torn on weather or not to get my daughter's one year shots before or after our one month trip to Portugal. Her birthday is on a sunday and we leave Monday. My doct...
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- Well B., Let's get the moral bandwagon out of the way first. Congratulations on Sierra, it's unfortunate that you have to still be falling in love with the father ins...
- The only time my kids had reactions to their shots was after the one-year appointment. I would wait until after you return home. If you are concerned about the MMR ...
- I know there is ALOT of ANTI-Vaccine noise on the website, so instead of giving my personal opinion, here is the info from the CDC website. Read the info and then dis...
