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Rotavirus Immunization
Asked by J.X. from Phoenix
on September 6, 2008
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Hi moms! I have questions about the rotavirus immunization. My daughter has her 4 month check up on Monday and in addition to HiB, PC, DTAP, and Polio, the nurse tol...
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- You are right. According to the Red Book, this is the rule book for immunizations, Dr. Sears paramaters are exactly correct. If you start the series this late you wi...
- My son had this before and he had the shot for it. It was not that bad because he had the shot for it, I have heard other stuff that goes on with this rotavirus if the...
- HI Jenn, You have great questions. Maybe you could call around to some other doctors offices and just ask if that office offers it to a 4month old? I am a parent t...
Immunization Concerns
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on November 11, 2007
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Ok. My son is 3 1/2 months old. At his 2 month check-up, he received 5 seperate immunization shots. Other Moms I know, who have same aged babies, said that their child...
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- Well, my advice to you is to tell your doctor that you'd like them spaced out. Or, wait until your baby's immune system is stronger and can handle them, around 2 -3 y...
- Hi S....I had similar vaccination concerns when my daughter was born 7 months ago. I have twins boys that are 4 years old that I did the regular vaccination schedule....
- I feel for you on this one. There is a lot of controversy with weather or not immunization is good or bad, and I think it can really go either way. I have a little boy...
Immunization
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on June 7, 2007
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My husband and I are worried about getting our son immunized. We are thinking of waiting till he is at least two years old. Not sure what we should do!
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- Hi K., You are asking about a touchy subject. I find that immunizations are like politics, a discussion can get pretty heated. lol. Anyway, every person has to mak...
- ibeleace in getting there shots it is for there health and keeps them safe it is way worth a litte paine to know they will be healthy
- I have had no problems with immunizing my daughter. I believe it is the best thing to do to help keep her healthy. Is there a reason why you are afraid to immunize y...
Sick After Immunization Shots
Asked by M.H. from Tampa
on November 9, 2010
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mY GRANDSON HAS BEEN VERY SICK FOR 3 DAYS (HE GOT HIS IMMUNIZATION SHOTS 3 DAYS Ago. Is that something we should be concerned about?
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- Are you blaming the shots???He could of had the virus already before the shots were ever given then developed what he now has..Most common side effects of the immuniza...
- Did you tell the Pediatrician??? Both my kids, have never ever gotten sick after immunizations. Sometimes, a child is already sick... then gets a shot... and th...
- sick how and which shots did he have? A little more information would be helpful
Alternative Immunization Schedule - Update/Comment
Asked by D.A. from San Antonio
on September 26, 2006
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Does anyone have a good immunization schedule that they have used or know of one that seems to be a good one to follow? Would like to delay vaccinating my son, but am ...
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- I just saw your question, I know it's old but I thought I would respond anyway. I did not let either one of my children have the Varicella shot. Chicken Pocs can be...
- My first impulse is to ask you why...then, my thoughts are that everyone should take the vaccine regimine seriously...under the guideance of thier pediatrician. My so...
- You are very smart to question the system. I didn't and regretted it. Read a book called Vaccines: Are they really safe and effective? A parent's guide to childhood ...
Immunization Advice Needed
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on November 18, 2008
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My children are patients at Centennial Pediatrics in Frisco. Does anyone know if they use immunizations with harmful or controversial ingredients? Also does anyone hav...
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- I strongly recommend Dr. Sear's book on vaccinations (I think it's called The Vaccine Book) - it breaks down all the components of the vaccines and tells you the good ...
- my children also go to centennial pediatrics, and dont quote me, but i THINK they are pretty pro-vaccination. at your first visit, they give you a handout of the vacc...
- We did an alternative schedule also. I read "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Vaccinations" (something like that). It is written by a pediatrician and...
Immunization Questions
Asked by M.M. from Providence
on August 8, 2006
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With all the debate about immunizations out there, I was wondering if anyone had made an informed decision one way or another. My husband's chiropractor has presented...
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- I personally never used a chiropractor on my own children (who are 8 and 11) but I have heard great things about them. Dr. Randi Jaffe has an office in Woodbury (i th...
- Stephanie Cave writes a good book on this subject, you can even find excerpts online. The only immunization my daughter (almost 4 months) has receieved is the DTap, be...
- I really don't understand why chiropractors are so against immunization (I have a neighbor who is one who has chosen to forgo immunization of his daughter). First of ...
Immunization Questions
Asked by K. from Lancaster
on September 6, 2006
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Hello all! A little while ago (maybe a month?) there was an extensive thread on immunizations. I can't seem to locate it in the Mamasource databank. Does anyone rec...
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- A friend of mine does not vaccinate her kids at all because Autism runs strong in her family and she swears the autism is linked to the vaccines. She too stated she re...
- Both of my boys ages 2 and 4 have followed the recommended course of vaccinations given by our pediatrician. Neither one has had any adverse reactions to any vaccinat...
- When I was trying to decide to vaccinate my daughter, I asked for the package inserts from the vaccines. The dr was completely baffled, but gave them to me. After re...
Immunization Problems
Asked by K.G. from Denver
on February 26, 2008
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Last Friday I took my son in for his immunizations and since then he won't nap or sleep well. Regularly he sleeps two naps a day and then sleeps at night from 10pm to ...
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- Do your truly believe this has to do with him being immunized??? I don't. It is purely coicidence. Believe me there are people on here that are anti vaccination an...
- K., I'll tell you what my twins haven't slept through the night sinse their 3 month shots either, and I am not happy about it because they are now going on 16 moths, ...
- Personally, I doubt it has anything to do with the shots. Side effects typically (at least in my experience are only a day or two). It is likely a coincidence. I would...
Immunization Shots for 2 Month Old.
Asked by H.J. from Dallas
on February 2, 2007
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I am worried about giving my son the immunization shots that the doctors recommend at 2 months. I am worried about giving the shots to my son now instead of waiting ti...
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- It's difficult to hold your child's hands while they give them shots at any age, but the first time is particularly hard. We looked into immunizations, and the chan...
- The nurses did the holding for our babies' first shots, and they didn't even have to "hold them." They are super fast. The baby cried, but was quiet by the time we go...
- I don't believe 2 month old infants associates shots with a particular parent and then avoids that parent. I HATE needles, so my husband held down our son for the firs...
