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Mumps Vaccine Shortage
Asked by K.L. from Boston
on February 3, 2009
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Hi,
I'm not sure if anyone else is in this situation. I decided to separate my daughters MMR shot. She has received Rubella and Measles but the doctor's office told...
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- Hi K.: How did you find them separated? My pedi told me they weren't available anymore as separate injections. Do you mind telling my how you found the separate vacci...
- K. - maybe check with different peds in the area or some of the health clinics. There's a number of clinics in Cambridge, maybe one of them stocks the individual vacci...
- Here is a link to Dr Sears' article regarding MMR no longer being available in separate doses... http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/?utm_source=newsletter&utm...
Opinions on MMR Vaccine for 1 Year Old Boys
Asked by E.K. from New York
on March 1, 2009
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Hi, I have been doing tons of research about the MMR vaccine that is due for my son's 1 year check up. As everyone is aware there is a lot of speculation that it is ...
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- It should be the parents choice to vaccinate or not vaccinate thier children. Not a law. The State of New Jersey has mandated approximately 37 shots for children t...
- I don't know if you have heard the most recent news, but the study that orginally connected the MMR vaccine to autism has been officially debunked. There is no link. ...
- Hi, I just wanted to let you know that my son was not speaking yet at all when his was due (he was closer to 15 months if I recall) and I delayed it until he was 2 yea...
H1n1 Vaccine at School: Yes or No
Asked by S.S. from Dover
on October 24, 2009
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I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN TALKED TO OBLIVION but, are you willing to give your child the live flumist or even the inactive flu shot through the school vaccination program o...
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- i personally am not getting the h1n1 shot for my kids as i feel it is way too new and there is absolutely NO testing for it. same w/ the chicken pox shot. there seems ...
- just had all three of mine get the H1N1 flu mist. including 2 year old. believe that I do need to give them some shot at some more immunity to it so that if they do ...
- I do not think I'm jumping on this 'bandwagon', the H1N1, that is.My pediatrician said as long as she had the seasonal shot (actually she got the mist), that we should...
Mmr
Asked by N.T. from Dallas
on January 17, 2009
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I am sure this question has been asked before on this site. I am just curious how other moms feel about the MMR shot. My son is fully vaccinated except for the MMR. ...
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- Listen to your gut, if you are anxious, dont do it... wait... there is no rush right now... Wait until he is older. You can wait until he is 5 and starts school if you...
- N., Seems like you have gotten lots of responses from mom's who have adverse reactions with their child and the vaccinations. I just wanted to let you know that I ...
- WAIT on that shot! Wait wait wait wait wait! My stepson and two of my nephews suffered irreversible damage after they had theirs. Your child will not suffer if this va...
More Vaccinations???
Asked by A.M. from Boston
on November 11, 2010
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My son is going for his 3 yr MD appt this week and the dr. told me they want to give him the prevnar 13 vaccine. He has all ready had the full 4 doses of prevnar 7, bu...
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- This is directly from their site: "As with any vaccine, Prevnar® may not protect all individuals receiving the vaccine from serious invasive disease caused by S. p...
- I am the mother of two autistic children, and they were autistic from birth. Autistic kids need you to stop feeding this fire, because all the money we walk for...
- The autisim - vaccine link has been dis-proven. Autism is genetic not brought on by outside forces. Get him vaccinated so he does not contract something nasty.
Vaccinations
Asked by A.C. from Kansas City
on July 30, 2008
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I know vaccinations are a controversial issue, but I wanted to hear other moms' opinions. I am asking for your experience & reasons for not vaccinating, vaccinating p...
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- A., I did the scheduled vaccinations for both my daughters and will for my son, who is 20 days old. They only one I refused was the chicken pox vaccination. The r...
- This was one of my concerns also. My daughter has cerebral palsy and I was just worried about subjecting to something else. I had also just met a women who felt that t...
- A., Having had extensive personal experience with the vaccine controversy issue, I felt I had to weigh in. Firstly, allow me to point out that vaccines are not the...
Vaccinations - MMR
Asked by K.H. from San Francisco
on January 16, 2009
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My son just turned 1 year old and I am struggling with what to do with the MMR vaccine. I have done a staggered/delayed schedule for his previous vaccinations. I use T...
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- K., I applaud you in your efforts to CAREFULLY and thoughtfully vaccinate. I too staggered my son's vaccines, having done as much research into the pros and cons as...
- I'd change pediatricians. Your pediatrician should be your partner, not your boss. My daughter (now 5) has not had the MMR. The pediatrician I worked with when she...
- K., First I need to preface my response by telling you that I am anti-vaccine and have not vaccinated my 18 month old at all. But I know this is a most personal decis...
"Advice on MMR Shots in Washington State"
Asked by R.C. from Seattle
on July 22, 2009
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I decided my five year old was going to have her pre-kindergarten MMR shots carried out individually as I felt concerned about her and it was for peace of mind more th...
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- Wow! This is news to me. We also selectively vaccinate and my daughter had the measles shot at her 2-yr appt. She has her 3-yr checkup this Friday and I had planned...
- I thought this was a good article from a reputable source: http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/2009/01/separate-measles-mumps-and-rubella.asp
- Due to medical reaction to my daughter at 6 months with one of her shots we have been very cautious as to what she gets and when. Along with our son who is younger. we...
Mmr Shot
Asked by A.M. from New York
on March 6, 2009
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wondering if this mmr shot is necessary at 1 yr of age? our appt is tomorrow and im concerned. when i read parenting sites it usually advises to get them. any one ...
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- Most pediatricians say the MMR should be given at 1 year or 15 months. My pediatrician gives it at 15 months but I wouldn't let them at that time. I felt like there...
- No shot is necessary. You decide 100% as you are the mother. We chose to delay our vacciantions and spread them out so his system isnt getting bombarded. He's just ove...
- I stay at home with our daughter and we decided to wait till around 18 months and felt much better about it by then and she didn't even get a fever. If you don't feel ...
Input on the MMR Vaccination -
Asked by C.O. from St. Louis
on February 4, 2008
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Hello:
Isaac will have his 1 year shots at the end of this month. I've inquired about the MMR vaccination. I saw Jenny McCarthy on Oprah and have read other infor...
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- Hi C., Making a decision about vaccines in this day and age is really difficult and very personal. I can recommend an excellent book that really weighs the pros and...
- C., If you feel in your gut not to do it don't do it. That could be the Lord telling you not to do. I have a 4 year old that progressed perfect until about that ...
- Get yourself all the information you want, read books, ask your doctors so that you feel comfortable doing what's best for your child. The FDA website has some good in...
