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Mmr Immunizations
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on July 1, 2008
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew of a Dr. Who gives the mmr split up. I still am afraid to give that shot all at once and my son is starting ppcd in aug. His Dr...
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- I have heard good things about All About Pediatrics on EL Dorado.
- With your instincts, MOM! I chose not to vaccinate at all due to the risks definitely out-weigh what little efficacy they have. You do have a choice in the state of ...
- My son can't have the pertussis vaccine due to his father and uncle having an allergy to the vaccine and my doctor had no issues with ordering the others split up for ...
Swine Flu!
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on May 1, 2009
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Ok. I've been trying to stay up to date on this swine flu thing. I am starting to get a little nervous. Should we be worried about our families or is the media maki...
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- I wouldn't be scared and paranoid about it, but I would be prepared. What we did in our family is make sure we have on hand something called "Super Garlic Immune Formu...
- The media making a big deal out of something sensational? NO! NEVER! LOL! I don't know how worried we should be. I, like you, am very frustrated that we're be...
- Well, hundreds of schools HAVE already been closed. If that happened to your child's daycare, (even if it wasn't your child that was sick), would you have a back-up pl...
Trying to Get Opinions and Information on the Swine Flu Vaccine
Asked by K.R. from Washington DC
on August 24, 2009
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I am wondering if other mothers have done any research or have opinions on giving their children the new swine flu vaccine. I have heard some horror stories regarding...
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- My great grandmother died during the Spanish Flu of 1918 leaving 6 kids. My grandmother was the oldest at 12 yrs old and did her best to keep track where everyone was...
- My mother-in-law is a hospice nurse. She talked to me a bit about how bad swine flu is, and she's getting the vaccine. She encouraged me to have my family get it as we...
- I won't lie. I have detected in the media the sense that this si "fast-tracked" and it has raised my hackles. But I am far more worried that someone in my family wil...
H1N1 Advice
Asked by P.S. from Boston
on January 23, 2010
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I need some advice...... I am trying to decide if I should have my baby get the vaccine. I am torn between doing it and not. I am almost going towards the "not doing i...
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- I wouldn't do it. Too many problems with recalls and the quality of the vaccine, and that's before we get into side effects. The panic over a flu bug is unnecessary....
- I would do it. I actually went and had mine yesterday and all of my children (ages 4, 7 & 14) all had it when the shot/mist was first available. This strain of the...
- Just wanted to respond to some of your responses: Maureen H is correct about most of the stuff she wrote, except that this is a one time shot. The flu virus mutates s...
Looking for Opinions on Trying for Another Baby Right Now
Asked by H.M. from Milwaukee
on May 3, 2009
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I'm really stuck with what to do here. My husband and I have just recently agreed on trying for another baby......everything seems so right, the timing, and especially...
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- For what it's worth, I agree w/ Amanda H. You are far more likely to catch the seasonal flu and suffer ill effects from that. I support what the media is doing by co...
- I think you are thinking way too much into this flu thing. This is a new strain of the flu. The flu goes around every year and people get the flu all the time. Flu ...
- When you had your first child, were you afraid to get pregnant and catching the "human" flu? The truth is more people die (thousands) every year from the "human" flu ...
Scared of Swine Flu!
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on April 29, 2009
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A friend of mine has a dentist appt. this week. She is sared of the whole swine flu ordeal. It is not a nessacary appt. should she cancell and reschedule in a few week...
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- I am personally handling this the same way I handle all flu seasons: I wash my (and my children's) hands much more frequently than usual, and I try my best to keep the...
- C. if you are really concerned go to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website: cdc.gov/swine flu or call them at 1-800-CDC INFO. this you will at least ge...
- The virus won't die for a couple months. Is she not going to go to the grocery store either for the next two to three months, because there are 50x more germs there t...
H1N1 Vaccine for 27 Weeks Pregnant First Time Mom ???
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 20, 2009
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I have already read all the threads about the vaccine on here but still feel torn with the decision. Actually my husband and I had done a lot of research in August and...
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- My OB/Gyn's website state that people below the age of 2 and over 50, immunocompromised patients and any pregnant women should NOT get the H1N1. If I were you I would ...
- I'm not pregnant, but got the seasonal flu vaccine yesterday and have less soreness than I've ever had with a flu shot. I moved my arm around a lot after the shot, wh...
- I also posted asking for some insight and got a lot of responses. My doctors advice, reading up on it, and with the support of my family, I decided to get the shot a...
Should One Year Old Get the H1N1 Vaccine?
Asked by H.S. from St. Cloud
on October 25, 2009
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There will be an H1N1 vaccine clinic in my area this week. I am undecided as to whether or not I should have my one year old vaccinated. I am worried about the safet...
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- We debated this question just yesterday. Since we are going to be travelling a lot this winter, including to a country where the health care is dubious, we decided th...
- I can't believe how many people are against vaccines!! Has anyone heard of smallpox!!!! We completely eliminated a disease from the world by vaccinating. How many ch...
- I am amazed at the level of ignorance about this issue that is running rampant in our society! This vaccine was made the same way as the seasonal flu vaccine, they sim...
Are You Getting the Flu Shot for Your Children This Year? Why or Why Not?
Asked by L.W. from Raleigh
on October 18, 2010
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Hi Moms. My son is 2 1/2, and he had the flu shot last year, but I'm terrified to keep giving it to him. I know all the Dr.'s say it is fine, but I know too many peopl...
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- Actually, there has never been a link or even a theoretical link between Autism and the flu vaccine. That was the MMR vaccine which was given via multi-dose vials in ...
- My son is 7. Not getting it this year. I got it for him until he was about 3, basically just because the pediatricians pushed for it. My decision is not due to the ...
- I know that a lot of people link autism to vaccines. Honestly, I don't know one way or another, but do they consider the flu vaccine to be one of them? It's been aroun...
Need Help with Anxiety During Flu Season!
Asked by L.H. from Los Angeles
on September 10, 2009
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Hello, Moms!
Ever since my daughter (now seven) was pretty sick during year one and two of her life, I have been anxious and nervous during flu season! It does not...
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- i'm all stocked up on influenzinum and other remedies, read the article in the link, puts you in control of your family health: http://www.remedysource.com/ailments/2...
- So sorry you are going through this. It is very scary to think about our kids getting sick. I have some tips for managing anxiety in general, especially at bedtime, ...
- Hello!! Gosh, I am so glad you wrote about this subject! I also am an emetophobe, but I had no idea that it had a label. I always just told everybody I am a 'sympath...
