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Flu Shots?? Do We Do Them on Our Children or Not?
Oct 3, 2008 ... Read all 51 responses: "I would love to hear opinions on flu shots and kids. I am vehemently opposed to doing it to myself due to such ...
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- I would NEVER get a flu shot for me or my child, EVER. My son's immune system is so strong because of lifestyle/eating habits - there is no need. Also, so many natural...
- Dear S., From the medical standpoint flu shots are very important. Influenza causes illness, but beyond that more significant infections often result in hospitalizat...
- I don't plan on getting the flu shot this year for my kids or myself and i'm pregnant.My son goes into the dr every sept for his annual and she usually tells me to com...
Allergy Shots and Asthma Meds
Read all 24 responses: "Hello Mamas, I am asking for your advice regarding asthma and allergy treatments for little ones. I am nearly at my wit's end ...
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- 1st off I have two children who have asthma and sesonal allergies. They have been on singular since they where babies and in the last two years they have been put on P...
- Hello, I'm not sure how young the babies can have allergy shots, but I see an allergist as well as my 12 month old son. Our son has a milk and soy allergies. He a...
- Hello R. - I don't have little ones with allergies & asthma, but I have had it myself since I was two. I can honestly say that the shot have done wonders for me. I...
Getting Shots-what Age Do They Stop Screaming and Flailing?
Read all 31 responses: "My 5 year old just had 4 shots last week. I told her about them ahead of time thinking it would help but as soon as the nurses ...
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- My baby girl is the same way but she is an infant right now. Wondering if this will get worse as time goes on. Interested to know what you find out.
- If this will make you feel any better, the nurses at our clinic called my oldest son "The Matrix" and had to be sure to keep extra hands on deck when he needed immuniz...
- We actually just did our 5 yo shots at 4 so that my son wouldn't have to get them at 5--giving him at least another year before he has to "remember" what that feels li...
1-Year Shots
Read all 13 responses: "I'm taking my 1-year-old daughter into the pediatrician today for her 1-year well visit. She's scheduled to have shots--I forgot to ...
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- My 1 year old just had his vaccines a few weeks ago. He received the prevnar and hep A vaccines. My doctor said at 15 months he's due for the chicken pox vaccine and...
- I would say talk to your doctor and try to explain your reservations. Maybe they can put your mind at ease. I was also nervous at the one year shots. I ended up wai...
- You need to be very pro-active if you are thinking of not immunizing your child. Most parents who are not into immunization criticize other parents who do choose to i...
4 Year Old Getting 4 Shots at the Pediatrician
Read all 5 responses: "Hi moms! I have to take my 4 year old daughter into the pediatricians office this afternoon for her 4 year check up.
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- My son at 4 shots at his 4 year checkup about two weeks ago. I did not tell him before we got there because I didn't want him to be nervous about it beforehand. When...
- Hi K., Ohhh, I feel your pain. I always dred these appointments too and my 12 mnth old is due for his check up and I know he has to get 4 as well. Give her a dose o...
- i highly recommend a visit to this site...mucho informative and helped us help our little ones so much with regard to shots! http://www.mothering.com/discussions/fo...
The Roseferin Shot for Ear Infections? Make Your Kid Sick?
Read all 9 responses: "Any moms have their child get the roseferin shot? Did yours get sick? Vomiting and Diaherria? If so, when does it get better???"
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- My son had to have these shots for his ear infection. He had so many so close together we finally decides to get tubes in his ears. One of his infections just wouldn...
- My youngest has had that shot many times....usually every other day for a full week to get rid of stubborn ear infections. We've done that about three times before we...
- K., As the mother of twins with reoccuring ear infections, I am very well versed in the use of antibiotics. After amoxicillin became rather ineffective at treating...
Shots for Infant
Read all 11 responses: "I just took my Son to have his 2 month shots on Monday. He had the worse time with it, I mean worse then I even imagined.
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- My kids never have more than one shot at a time. After the first shot they are already upset, I cannot imagine making them have one or two more after that. Since they ...
- What I did was space the shots apart by a week or more so my child didn't take more than one at a time. More trips to the doctor, but less tramatic for the baby.
- So sorry you and your little guy are having a hard time. I had kind of prepared myself for the worst in terms of how my daughter would respond to the shots and he...
Has Anyone Taken a Weekly Progesterone Shot to Prevent Early Labor??
Read all 7 responses: "My ob/gyn suggested that I consider taking a weekly shot (17a hydroxyprogesterone caproate) to prevent preterm delivery since I ...
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- Hi A., My name is J.. I have a daughter her name is A. also she had to take progestern shot during her entire pregnancy to keep her from going into early labor. They ...
- I took a progesterone shot for 13 weeks at the beginning of my pregnancy. I won't lie to you, sometime sit can be a little uncomfortable since it is an oil, and needs ...
- I took it with my pregnancy with our daughter. After losing twins born 4 mos too early, we told them ANY and ALL precautions, pull out all the stops if you have to han...
Pre Term Labor
Read all 5 responses: "If anyone is taking Hydroxyprogestrone shots, would you happen to know some of the signs that are not normal?
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- I am not familiar with that shot, but my doctor told me 2 weeks overdue is usually when they will induce you. Being a little late is always better than early! Good l...
- I get the injections on a weekly basis. I too was told that my last injection would occur at my 36th week depending on my condition (dialated or having contractions). ...
- I had steroid shots when I went into labor early. They were given to develop my babies lungs faster incase I delivered too early (I went into labor at 30 weeks). I was...
6 Month Shots
Read all 19 responses: "Hello, I have a question my daughter had her 6 month shots yesterday and she has never had any problems with other shots.
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- Hi, i just saw your post. My daughter recived her 4 months shots last afternoon, and ran a temprature as well of around 102. She puked once but i think it was because ...
- Every shot has a different set of possible side effects, and fever is common with a lot of them. If your ped didn't give you an information sheet on the shots, reques...
- I would call your pediatrician right away and let them know - just for tracking of reactions and b/c they might want to just check her out too. Your daughters immune ...
