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Vaccinations, When to Get Shots and What to Get??
Asked by M.L. from Atlanta
on August 19, 2009
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When to get vaccinations for my baby, and is there a shot that entails 'everything in one' shot??
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- Hi M., I live in Canton, Georgia and am attaching the link to the "check up schedule." http://www.pediatricphysicianspc.com/checkup.html Good luck. I know ho...
- The CDC publishes a recommended schedule online: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/2009/09_0-6yrs_schedule_pr.pdf You would never want an ...
- Honey, you better get educated by reading. There are no safety studies on the schedule of vaccines recommended by our health services. My hope for you is that you le...
New Mom Looking for a Pediatrician
Asked by T.T. from New York
on April 24, 2008
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Hi,
I am due at the end of May. I am looking for a Pediatricain that does not push their parents into having their child vaccinated without allowing the parents ti...
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- Steven Schiz, MD Childrens Medical Group Greenwich 42 Sherwood Place Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: ###-###-#### Fax: ###-###-####
- Hi T., I see that you're in Larchmont, so if you're willing to choose a doctor in Greenwich, Dr. Paul Juan would be a good choice. He is with the Children's Medica...
- Hi. we take our son to the Continuum Center for Health and Healing, on 5th avenue and 28th street in Manhattan. Dr. Pamela Hops and Dr. Benjamin Kligler are the main...
Pediatricians Who Understand a Parents Right to Delay Vaccinations
Asked by J.S. from Portland
on August 13, 2008
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Are there any pediatricians in the Portland/Vancouver area who are understanding of a parents decision to delay vaccinations? I have been very happy with my pediatric...
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- My triplets were born 7/12/08, the NICU wanted to give them all the HepB shot prior to leaving. We have one home with us now and declined the vax as we will for the ot...
- Dr. Monique Pritchard of Sellwood Medical Clinic is very understanding and supportive of parents' choices. We have done a modified delayed schedule. Best of luck!
- Dr. Dan Sisco, ND he's a naturopathic family doctor on NE 33 and Broadway (The Alameda Clinic) I finally found a doctor who will listen, and he respects (for rea...
How Do You Handle Shots with a Three-Year Old?
Asked by C.N. from Denver
on August 17, 2009
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I'm taking my newly-turned-three-year-old to the pediatrician this week. I've been reading her books and she has been in very recently with me when I took my 2 month o...
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- Hi C., I didn't read your other responses so sorry for repeats. She will be looking at your behavior as a cue for how she should feel in the situation. If you are upt...
- I explain it very frankly in the dr office after they've done the exam and they're sending the nurse in to do the vaccine. I just tell my son (two and a half) that the...
- I have always told my kids in advance when they are getting shots at their next appointment. They freak out and ask why and I explain the purposes of vaccinations, and...
Pediatrician and Vaccination Questions
Asked by K.P. from Atlanta
on November 6, 2008
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Hi ladies! A friend of mine is pregnant with her first child. She lives in the Suwanee area. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good pediatrician in the Su...
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- I love my pediatrician in Johns Creek. Her name is Dr. Penny Forman. I can't tell you her views on vaccination because my kids had had all their shots by the time we m...
- I believe that The Vaccine Book by William Sears is a great resource. If you are an active reader(an analytical reader) if will give you the info u need to make an inf...
- Please tell your friend not to be swayed by celebrities who spread myths and misinformation about vaccines. All the scientific and medical evidence suggests that vacci...
Seeking Pediatrician Open to Alternative Vaccine Schedule
Asked by H.W. from Albuquerque
on June 25, 2009
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Both my nephew and niece had seizures w/in 12 hours of receiving a vaccination, and I am not willing to risk neurological damage with my baby. I have an alternative v...
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- Dr. Marianne Freedman at Southwest Medical Associates they are by Irving and Eagle Ranch Rd. ###-###-####. she has spread out my daughters vaccine schedule without me ...
- Have you asked your pedi if they will do it? Cause you can tell them what you want. If they give your chilld a shot you don't want them to have, you can make a compl...
- After Hours Pediatric clinic They have a location in Rio Rancho They are very open to working with what you think is best for you child.
Thoughts on the Flu Vaccine
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the flu vaccine, especially for children. I never get the vaccine, and neither does my husband, and we ...
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- The flu vaccine is one of the easiest and most effective ways of keeping your family healthy through the flu season. Getting your son vaccinated not only protects him...
- We skipped the flu vaccine for our 14 month old son, and neither my husband or I have ever received it. We put careful consideration into the vaccines he receives, ...
- A., In 1996, I had the flu. Not the puking stomach flu, but the full on 105 degree fever, hulucinating, coughing till I threw up, aches and pains everywhere, horri...
Allergic Reaction to First MMR Vaccination at 12 Months
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on November 9, 2008
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I took our daughter for her 12 month well baby visit and she got the first dose of the MMR vaccine. Our doctor is always very attentive, notates which vaccination was...
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- If you are really concerned you can have a rast & stratch test completed by a pediatric allergist. I recommend going to Children's for any blood work. She could be al...
- My nephew had a terrible reaction to MMR, but sounds different than your daughter's reaction. His came on a few days after the vaccination. He had bruising all over hi...
- Keep an eye on her. The next shot isn't until she's 5 years old anyway. Just ask your doc about the severity of it. Try to stay off the internet it will just make you ...
Chicken Pox or Mosquito Bites?
Asked by T.J. from Chicago
on September 28, 2008
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My daughter has two red bumbs on the left side of her neck and I can't fiqure out if they are mosquito bites or the start of chicken pox. She had a chicken pox vaccina...
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- Hi T.~ It could be a Mosquito bite or possible spider bite. I would keep an eye on them. If you want peace of mind, then I would go to your Ped. office and have t...
- You can get chicken pox after getting the vaccine. My brother can attest to that since two of his children did. I would google chicken pox or pictures of chicken pox ...
- They are mosquito bites I am pretty sure because Chicken pox starts on their trunk of the body and spreads that way. You would notice a lot more than 2 as well. Mosq...
Dr. Sears Vaccination Schedule
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on March 24, 2008
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I just read his book and was wondering if any moms have used his suggested vaccination schedule and how it was received by your pediatrician. I am due with my second ...
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- We practice a VERY delayed vax schedule and have never had any issues with our ped about it....
- I need to get the book, but I would LOVE to have a reduced vaccination schedule, especially being pregnant with a boy. I am definately going to talk to my doctor abou...
- C. I was just wondering what this book is all about and why is it about spacing the vaccines? Is it because of Autism scares?? The reason I ask is because my s...
