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Vaccination: Get All Shots Together or Spread Them Apart?
Not to mention all the new links between autism and vaccinations. It's a very personal decision. ... Vaccines & Autism - Dr. Healy on CBS NEWS May 12 ,2008 ...
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- Dear S., I spread the vaccinations by splitting them in half and going every month instead of every other month. The controversial shots are the MMR (Measles, Mump...
- S., I so recommend reading and researching vaccines before continuing to vaccinate your son. (See below for my TRUTH ABOUT VACCINE DATA). My husband and I opted not to...
- I recommend the book WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT CHILDREN'S VACCINATIONS by Stephanie Cave. It includes a section on reducing vaccine risks as well as a re...
Vaccines
Finally, do any of you have numbers on the amounts of kids vaccinated and not vaccinated compared to those numbers of diagnosed AUTISM? ...
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- S., I am currently working on obtaining this kind of info. I currently have a list of diseases that are most commonly vaccinated against, with the details of comp...
- S., First of all KUDOS to you for researching your rights and options! As a mom to four (one with autism) we opted not to vaccinate our other three children, and w...
- Hi S.- I would highly recommend the book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations" by Stephanie Cave. It's written by a pediatrician who ha...
Is MMR vaccine safe for a 1 year old?
I am not granola or anything at all! Anyway, do your own extensive researching on vaccinations! Autism is becoming a nation wide epidemic! If you do do it, ...
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- All three of my children have been vaccinated. I'm a pediatric ICU nurse and have seen what the actual diseases do to babies and kids. I'd rather my kids be uncomfor...
- I like yourself struggled with this decision when my daughter turned 12 months which was only a month ago. Time came to take her in to get her vaccinations and I sat i...
- There is currently a measles outbreak going on in the San Diego area. Would you want to have to worry about your child contracting the measles and the dangers that wou...
MMR Shot and Autism
So they can't seem to link vaccines with Autism. My little guy was due to have the MMR, Hep.A and chicken pox vaccine on his 18 month check-up. ...
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- I am a mother of a 2year old who is up to date on all of his shots to this point and a mother of a 2 month old who we have decided not to vaccinate at all. There are ...
- I waited until my oldest boy was 2 to get the MMR. It was just kinda the way it happened. With my youngest boy I made the decision to wait on the MMR. He was small ...
- Hi J. I just had to make the same decision last week. My 19 month old is my third and every time I get nervous. With my 10 year old they still had Mercury in the shot...
Vaccines
In my opinion, the risk of my child getting autism from a vaccine (and science has not even confirmed there's a link here) is far less than the resulting ...
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- Hi E., It is a complex issue to be sure, and one that raises concerns for many parents! I myself am very pro-vaccine and have spoken out about that before on this ...
- E., I urge you to take a look at the website for the American Academy of Pediatrics. This is the governing body for licensed pediatricians and is considered the leadi...
- I vaccinated my 2 1/2 year old on schedule, with no ill effects, and am doing the same with my 8 month old. I was concerned about everything I'd heard, so I did quite...
Opinions on MMR Vaccine for 1 Year Old Boys
There is no absolute link to vaccines and autism. good luck! 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? .... I just don't think that vaccines are linked to Autism. ...
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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...
I Have a Question for Parents Who Have, or Closely Know a Child with Autism
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 ...
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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...
Does Anyone Know Where in Raleigh You Can Get the MMR Shot in 3 Separate Shots?
FYI- the mercury that some claim causes autism is no longer used in the MMR vaccine. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- FYI- the mercury that some claim causes autism is no longer used in the MMR vaccine.
- You can request it from your regular pediatrician. It will probably be treated like a prescription & you will have to have it filled at the Pharmacy then pick it up & ...
- Some pediatricians will have it, though I think most will not. I can suggest that you try the health department. I was able to get a separate vaccination at the one in...
Help About Vaccines
Dr Sears says he advocates this and is willing to work with parents on vaccination schedules, even though he does not believe that vaccines causes autism. ...
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- From The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears: Alternative Vaccine Schedule: 2 months: DTaP, Rotavirus (Rotavirus can be skipped) 3 months: Pc, HIB 4 months: DTaP, Rot...
- R., I feel for you. Have you thought about doing an alternative vaccination schedule?(google Dr. Sears) That way if there are any reactions, you see them right away...
- I was just in the same situation you are now. I have a 3 year old who is fully vaccinated and a 9 month old who is on Dr. Sears "Alternative" schedule. I would definit...
1 Year Vaccines
For me, the benefits DO NOT outweigh the risks (autism, disease from live vaccines, brain injury, death)-I have several friends whose children were severely ...
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- Hello D., My daughter had her shots on Monday...she got the chicken pox, MMR, Hepatitis A, and the final pneumononnal. The hepatitis A they can't have before they...
- It really depends on the dr. My ped. gives a list at the first newborn visit. At 12 mos., our kids got the MMR#1, Varivax (chicken pox), and Prevnar #4. 2 more shot...
- I just took my little girl on 9/19 and she had PCV7, Hib, MMR. She goes back at 15 months and will get Polio, chicken pox and DTaP. I also hate for her to get shots,...