Hey ladies!! So next Monday we have Noah's 8 wk appt...time for his shots!
Since I have worked so closely with children with autism I am a interested in what you did...What would you recommend? Certain ones? I have my own opinion about them and I am not concerned about the shots but I would like to space them out to be safe...what did you ladies do?? Did you do certain ones sooner than later? Thanks for your input!!
The most I would do was 3 at a time (many of the shots have been combined now so they don't have to have as many). The only vaccine I did not give Taylor was the flu shot. I probably still wont this year either. At each of her visits my doctor would tell me which ones were crucial, and which could wait. Whenever I was given the option I would always wait on that particular vaccine/shot. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteit can be a tough decision! whatever you decide though, it's your decision and stick by it! you're the boss! :)
ReplyDeletethat being said-- there really is no proven link between vaccines and autism. the doctor who originally suggested a relationship between the two has since been debunked-- his studies were unethical and just plain wrong. here is a link- its long but interesting:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/123/1/e164.full
i considered doing a "graduated" vaccination schedule with sophie, too-- but did some research and decided to just go with what her doctor thought was best. plus, it's so hard to see your baby get shots, i was glad i didn't have to go in any extra times!
here's some info on that:
No benefit found from vaccination delay.
Researchers from the University of Louisville have compared more than 40 variables related to mental and neurological function among a large group of children. The study was done to explore whether it is safer to follow the recommended vaccine schedule or to spread out receipt over a longer period of time, as recommended by maverick physicians and celebrities who would like the public to believe that vaccines cause problems such as autism. After finding no statistically significant differences that favored the less-vaccinated children, the researchers concluded: "Timely vaccination during infancy has no adverse effect on neuropsychological outcomes 7 to 10 years later. These data may reassure parents who are concerned that children receive too many vaccines too soon." [Smith MJ, Woods CR. On-time vaccine receipt in the first year does not adversely affect neuropsychological outcomes. Pediatrics DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-2489, May 24, 2010] http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2009-2489v1 The scientific consensus remains that delays gain nothing and leave children unnecessarily vulnerable to serious infection during infancy. [Crislip M, Barrett S. Do children get too many immunizations? The answer is no.
OK-- longest comment EVER! Good luck with whatever you decide!
I know people are very divided on this, and as for my view I believe that shots are needed, and important. All 4 of our boys received their shots on schedule. Sometimes they had a slight reaction, like a mild fever. I think vaccinations are critical and the only reason we dont have deadly epidemics. This is just my opinion for our family and why we choose to get vaccinations. You need to do what's right for you.
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We chose to wait until reece is 2 to start considering all of them. I used a book that my chiropractor borrowed me to help with my decision. It basically went through each disease, what it does, the statistics on recovery and death and also went through each shot...whats in it...what it can do, the statistics on death and recovery on them...etc etc. It was really interesting to me. I would talk to a few drs. Some are very one way or the other...which makes it hard to make a sound decision of your own. I also found it very interesting that China, which has a very low disease rate, doesn't do a single vaccine until the age of two.
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Matt and I have chosen to do most of the shots except for the chicken pox and there is another one that is more preventative for stomach flu that we are putting off for sure. The rest of the shots we are going to start our daughter off slowly - not right away at 2 months but more once she is closer to 4+ month to a year depending on how well she is growing/doing and 1 at a time. This will make us have more apts and check ups - but just feel that her body is so full of great anti-biotics already from the breast milk and just being born - that we don't want to put too much into her. It is a hard decision and we don't even know how long we want to actually wait - we are going to see as she grows and how well her body takes to certain things - I believe it is all about the kid and how well they adjust - It is scary to read all about the pros and cons of these shots - but ultimately know that which ever way we chose - God's hand is upon her life and her wellness. I hope and pray that you and Josh make the best decision for you guys as I feel neither way is wrong. Best of luck to you three!
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