Question About Vaccinations

You definitely should. It not, it could lead to some serious problems. I highly recommend that you get the shots asap.

Your child cans still attend a public school (or any school for that matter) if you site "religious reasons" for not vaccinating.

We chose to vaccinate because, as others have said, statistically you are more at risk if you don't. Also, we travel out of the country a lot. I would much rather have my child protected.

As for autism, because I'm certain it will come up, I know children who have never been immunized who still have Aspergers and autism.

This is one of those controversial issues. I look at it this way, they're in more danger, statistically, NOT getting the vaccinations, then they are actually getting them. I mean, who knows how many health problems could occur when they're adults, considering that they'll start traveling more, maybe even to foreign countries. I have two children, and I have gotten them both vaccinated. Neither of mine have ever had any problems with them. I also don't know of anyone who has ever had any effects from them either, and I know lots and lots of parents. I know it happens, but in my circle of friends and family, it never has. I truly believe that if you're child is autistic, or have other problems, no matter how it came about, it was in God's plan, and it won't matter if you get the vaccinations or not. It's one of those things you just have to trust them in God's hands.

Neither of our kids are vaccinated. Bush is vetoing the ban on Thimerosal (mercury) in vaccines because the "alternative is too expensive" (meaning that it would cost the pharmaceutical companies more money to find a safe alternative than just use what they know causes problems).

It IS a personal choice...and one that should not be made blindly. You are doing the right thing by researching, researching, researching...and that's really all you can do at this point. You have to go with mom's intuition, at this point, though because there is no study that can prove/disprove anything. You have to read what's out there and follow your own intuition.

There is a prelim study out about the health differences between vaxed/unvaxed children. It's not a end-all study, but it's imploring the CDC to do a full out study (with their $8 billion dollar a year budget, you'd wonder why they've never done this study). If you want more information on it, please PM me.

A word of note...in 1974, there were 7 boosters (shots) given between birth and 5 years of age. In 2007, there are 36. 36 different rounds of shots given to children between birth and 5 years of age. Some of those rounds contain 5-6 different vax. To me, that's just overload on an immune system that is trying to establish itself.

I am not for or against vaccinations...I am against the method in which they are administered and in the ingredients that they choose to use in them. Anti-freeze, formaldehyde, known carcinogens (cancer causing), immuno-suppressants and neurological poisons. They may be minute amounts in vax, but with 36 different vax, given 5-6 at a time? That's not a minute amount, anymore. And worse than that...there is no telling how a child's system will respond/react to these ingredients. Some are severely adversely affected...others have no known side-effects. But the docs just take a "shoot up and wait" approach to it...

I've been continually researching this for almost 6 years. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me.

Good luck.

Hi E.,

I am a new mother of a 6 month old daughter, and my husband and I both chose not to vaccinate. After much research done we decided that giving them to her is much more risky than not. You can look at this web site...www.909shot.com, they have a lot of information there. In the beginning my husband and I were confused, because we were scared we weren't going to find a ped who agrees with our decisions, but we were surprised to find a whole practice who vaccinate if you want. The head doctor also gives seminars on vaccines.

All I know is that both myself and my husband were vaccinated as infants and we are both happy and healthy. Our daughter is also up to date and is a happy healthy handful at nearly 15 months. I think it just all comes down to your personal choice, do what feels right and works for you. Good luck.

This is definately an issue that you will get a ton of opinions about. I think its a personal decision. I also don't think anyone should tell you what you should do for your child.

Do some research. The website that was given is definately a good resource. There is also a great book called "what your doctor isn't telling you about Childhood vaccinations."

We chose to do some, not all. I know 2 people whose children has severe, not normal reactions to the MMR vaccine and both children have permanent damange. So, I for one was scared to death of it. But I did my research and determined what was best for our family.

I wish you the best with your research. Determine what you want to do and then talk to your child's pediatrician about it. Don't let your doctor bully you into anything, know what you want before you get there. If your doctor doesn't support you, leave.
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The CDC themselves said that they cannot prove or DISPROVE that vaccines are linked to autism. It is a personal decision, personally we've decided to stop all vaccines for the time being. I believe we will pick up the routine again when our son is much older, perhaps four or five. But follow your gut, you'll do what's right for you. :)

What I can tell you is our own experience. When my son was small his pediatrician recommended in one visit to give my son 5 vaccinations, including the MMR. It made sense, less pain and less having to take him in and hold him down. I thought he had our best interest in mind and yes maybe lots of children can do this just fine but obviously mine wasn't one of them. He developed just fine until then. Now he's diagnosed with moderate autism and there's no going back. While I love my son with his disorder or not doesn't mean you can't take precautions to better lessen those risks.

Since then, I have read you can still vaccinate but on a different timeline. The MMR together is just too much for some children. You can request that these be seperated by 3 months in between. Get the first M, go 3 months later for the next M, and 3 months later for the R. This can help reduce the risks of reaction and possible seizures. Hope this helps.

Wow E., you opened a can of worms with your question!! Vaccinations are such a controversial issue right now. We vaccinate our daughter. She's only had the normal side effects. Nothing too serious. I don't know the specific rules for public school around here, but I do know that most schools make you have the kids vaccinated before they can attend. I think a vaccination is way better than having to put up with the different illnesses they protect against. The only shot that I'm a little leary on is the flu shot. I'm still undecided if our 9 month old will get one this year.

This is a very controversial topic. I have 2 boys I do not vaccinate them for a ton of reasons, but you have to do your research and go with your gut feeling on what to do. The information is out there you have to search and search until you get the answer your looking for. There is proof that vaccines cause all sorts of diseases alot of the information has been supressed because of politics. Just remember you can always give them but you can never take them back once given. Good luck with your decsion, I have a TON of info I can send to you if you are interested you can email me and I will send it to you.