Shots?

Since the birth of my first son who is now 4 I have been spacing his shots. I usually only give two at a time rather than the 4 or 5 recommended. My doctor has been okay with this. I think it gives the child time to build their immune system, but at the same time provides them protection they will need. Good luck!

Yes you are going to get a ton here, but thats great. I took a class at HMI in annarbor, they give you the latest info on everything, and you can discuss it at length. Personally we haven't gotten any shots for our now 5 yo. But we've done preschool at home. There are little ones like chicken pox's, was only added because it made mom take off to much time from work. It's actually easier to have as a kid, not to young, but has a higher death rate in adults. You have to make the best decision for your family, were all different. But make the best educated decision you can is my suggestion. I think were just going to do the big ones, hep b, polio...ext before going out of country. My reason why, is based on the class I took, and that the nervous system has time to develop more. I'll also get thimerisol (mercury) free shots, and record the batch # and all identifying info from the bottle, and really space them out. My Mom also mentioned you can get homeopathic vaccines, I have yet to confirm that. Give a shout if you have any one!

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This was a very hard decision for me as well. I am a nurse and have been trained to do vaccinations, but with an autistic nephew and a cousin who's boy became delayed after one of his shots, I became very sceptical. I gave my son his 2 mo shots and that was it. My cousin was an immunization nurse at the health department for several years. Her recommendation is to at least wait until 2 years old for the MMR and chicken pox. In Japan, they don't give any until the children are 2. The reason is that the myelin sheath-the protective layer around the nervous system-isn't fully developed until the child is 2 years old. Hope this helps....

There is also Dr. Sears book.
This website is helpful. I believe it goes through each vaccine and why.
www.momvaccines.org

If your child enters school, you can get a waiver. Vaccines are NOT mandatory. Our ped. supports education and choice for the parents to decide.

you are going to get a ton of answers as each person has their own thoughts. I suggest you google and talk with your pediatrician. What is right for one might not be for another. As a middle of the road approach you may want to spread them out and do single doses. Make sure there is no mercury (thimersol) in the shot.

Neither of my two have ever been vaccinated. I did a lot of research prior to my decision. Besides finding out the best best way to prevent these diseases is with soap and water, I also found my family has several of the problems listed that are in the warning, that you should not vaccinate if there is a family history.

The worst we had was a case of the chicken pox....which was spread aroung the day care from a child who had received the vaccination. My son was 2 and my daughter just born...now no more worry about it.....the best defense in dealing with any of these problems is knowing your child and keeping them down. Do your research talk to your doctor and if your doctor is insisting you HAVE TO...find another doctor to talk to and then make your decision.

Good luck.

I suggest you research your information; aside from taking what us mom's say.

the internet has a ton of information at our fingertips. Do not be afraid to ask questions of your doctor, either. The more you ask, the better off you are. Your fears are completely legit!

I think I would split them. I know that many vaccines are coming out that are completely unnecessary unless a history is in the family. (i.e. - that vaccine for girls to prevent cervical cancer. Please... think about what is in these things! More chemicals. There is actually an Herb to take short term for this as opposed to taking the vaccine.).

Another option: Check into a doctor that practices both homeopathic and traditional medicine. This way you have all the answers and natural options (such as when you get an antibiotic, they will give a probotic which is HIGHLY important to put in the good bacteria as this is what a probotic is, as the antibiotic kills everything!)

Good Luck! ;)

My daughter did not get any shots at 2. The chart that I have says that kids get shots at 12-15 months and then at 4 years..

The only shot that my daughter had any problems with was the MMR.

N.,
I concur that you should check out Dr. Sear's book. He is not completely antivaccination, he believe's in a different vaccination schedule for children.

I do not believe that each shot should be a one size fits all. The book came out after my son received his vaccinations and I wish I would have waited. The last round he got, he was very ill for about a month.

My next child will be on the alternative schedule.

Do all the research you can and discuss with your doctor. No matter what you decide someone will tell you that it was wrong - it is very personal decision and a tough one. You want to do what is best for your child just like the rest of us.

God Bless,
E.