Barbara Loe Fisher
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I Have a Question for Parents Who Have, or Closely Know a Child with Autism
Asked by A.C. from Boca Raton
on July 20, 2009
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Hi Moms! There is so much debate over vaccines and autism. The last thing on earth I want here is a bunch of debating. I am just wondering, for parents of children w...
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- I found the following book interesting: "What your Doctor May Not Tell You about Children's Vaccinations" by Stephanie Cave, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. She may want to check...
- There's so much fear based belief about vaccines. I used to have the doctor administer the absolute minimum amount for each one. There is such a thing. I lost the batt...
- Hi, I have a son with PDD-NOS and a nephew with autism and we did not notice any changes or increase in symptoms after vaccinations. With my younger daughter I break t...
HPV Vaccination, What Are Your Opinions?
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2008
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Hello ladies,
I have 2 daughters who are entering the age where they could get the HPV vaccination. I've done some research already, but I wanted to ask if anyone ...
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- This was posted by a couple of well-informed moms on here so I decided to save it! :) NVIC sends great e-mail updates. Here is the most recent one they sent. (I wou...
- Well you were right about opening a can of worms. you'll probably end up getting 40 or more responses to your request and from what I’ve seen of this group there se...
- As the sister of a cervical cancer survivor, my 9 year old daughter is going to get the HPV vaccination as soon as she's old enough. In my opinion, I would be very sh...
7 Mo Fever After Vax and Now Another Fever a Week Later
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on September 21, 2010
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I have been doing the alt. vaccine schedule with my 7 mo son. His first dtap/rota at 3 months. First PC/HIB at 4 months. Second DTAP/rota at 6 months (3 days of diarr...
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- I second what TJ said. I'm sorry you're going through this. You may want to google Dr. Sherri Tenpenny and read some of the information regarding vaccines that she h...
- I think Riley J. had some great things to say. It's not that it's NOT the vaccines, but don't be too quick to blame them as the problem (or the only problem). Lots o...
- I agree with Riley; it could be a reaction, but it could be that he was exposed to a germ that was gonna get him anyway. This happens to lots of people who get flu sho...
Yes or No on the Flu Shot?
Asked by J.L. from Denver
on November 14, 2006
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Is there any parents who apted not to get the flu shot? What was the results, and are you changing your mind? I'm having second thought on having both my kids receive...
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- hello I have to agree with sheralyn. I spent 8 years working in hospitals and nursing homes. I never had the shot. nor the flu. I am a mother of four. and they hav...
- After talking to my chiropractor, I am considering not giving my child any vaccinations including the flu shot. It seems to do more harm than good. I am finding throug...
- Our daughter and myself have already received flu shots and my husband should go soon. I work in a building with 3000 other people and will not take the chance to br...
Nephews Not Vaccinated---should I Worry?
Asked by A.P. from Macon
on November 22, 2009
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My brother-in law and his wife do not vaccinate their kids. I do vaccinate my two children. They are 5 and 6 weeks old. My daughter is the oldest out of 7 grandkids...
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- A., you said it right. Even if your children get the vaccinations for a particular 'disease', they can still get it. Vaccinations does not ensure that you won't get th...
- Why don't you call your pediatrician and ask?
- I also prefer to vaccinate my son. Since your children are vaccinated you should not worry for them to get sick if they are around their cousins that are NOT vaccinate...
Need Advise on Repeating Immunizations
Asked by B.K. from Boise
on February 12, 2008
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My pediatricians office notified us that our daughter who is now 17 months will need to repeat ALL of her immunizations since she was born. Apparently there was a fri...
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- Wow that is horrible. I think you should demand the doctors office pay for your daughter to have blood work done to test her titers to the diseases she was immunized...
- I encourage you to research about immunizations as many are not necessary. By Colorado State law you have the right to decline immunizations for personal or religious ...
- I think you can have your child tested to see if the vaccines are providing adequate immunity (although it's a blood test that will require a blood draw). We had to ha...
Non-Vaccination Safety
Asked by N.K. from San Francisco
on May 4, 2008
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My son was recently very ill an in the hospital overnight. He has had two really terrible viruses one after another and his immune system is very delicate. I just foun...
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- Hi N., My kids are vaccinated, and we ran into a situation when my little one (then under 1 year old) had a serious case of RSV that she picked up at daycare. Our ped...
- I posted this because I am a mother of 2 vaccine-injured children, and like me there are many more, Vaccines don't just cause AUTISM, but language problems, Cerebral P...
- It's interesting you bring this up as I just went through a challenging ordeal around this subject. My girls attend a school where a number of the kids have not been ...
Seeking Opinions on the H1N1 Vaccine While Pregnant
Asked by J.L. from Lexington
on September 16, 2009
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I'm curious to hear about other mothers opinions regarding the H1N1 vaccine for yourself if you are pregnant, and for your children if they are in the age group to rec...
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- My opinion is for NO-ONE to EVER take this or any other similar vaccine that the gov't is pushing! It is the FLU, no worse than the standard flu. You get sick and you ...
- Hopefully this will help :) http://www.smartmedinfo.com/medical_news2.asp?id=276 The best thing you can do is eat lots of good foods and avoid preservatives and ...
- I also think you should go with your gut instincts. At the same time, you can take practical steps to minimize your exposure to H1N1. Wash your hands frequently, espec...
Flu Shot
Asked by J.E. from St. Louis
on November 2, 2010
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I am once again torn about whether or not to get the flu shot for my kids, 4, 3 and 7 months. Everything I read makes me crazy, the doctors say the APA recommends it....
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- This is a little bit of what I just posted on someone else's post. Don't get any vaccine! They don't work! I highly recommend you become a fan of Dr. Tenpenny on F...
- My oldest had h1n1 last year because the shot was not available in our area soon enough. It was not fun he had to spend some time in the hospital then he developed pne...
- I have gotten a flu shot already. I am 20 weeks pregnant. My son turns 3 on Wednesday, and I will get him a flu shot as soon as I can. I know that many people are w...
Swine Flu Shot to Get It or Not for My Baby
Asked by C.J. from San Diego
on October 25, 2009
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My son is 6 and 1/2 months old so he's bearly old enough to get it but his ped recomended that he does. He hasn't had much luck with vaccinations. With his 2 month vac...
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- Please take the CLUES your little one is giving you. My response to drs., "I don't trust the FDA." I watched my granddaughter go from talking almost full sentences a...
- Is there someplace you can report your doctor to? He sounds horrible! Get your son's records and never go back. Good luck!
- Doctors are human and must be questioned. Sounds like you already know what to do. You ARE the MOM. You're the one who knows whats best and was there for your baby ...
