Guest guest Posted March 11, 1999 Report Share Posted March 11, 1999 Wendi, Thanks for your input. I would be interested in learning more about Hib being rare in breastfed babies, if you have more information. Thanks, ---Jenabe wrote: > > , > > With both kids we waited until 6 months and then only get them every 3-6 months until they are done. We also chose to only get DPaT, and Polio. We didn't get the Hib because it is very rare in breastfed babies. You of course have to make your own decisions but remember you are in charge and you can create a schedule that works for you if you choose to immunize. I went through three pediatricians before I stopped getting lectured but I finally found someone supportive. Good luck it was one of the hardest decision we had to make. > > Wendi > > vaccines - vent > > > > > Bart has his 2 month well baby appt next week and I am *stressing* > because that's when he's supposed to get his first set of shots. My > gut feeling is that vaccines are unhealthy - that the side effects can > be serious and that vaccines ultimately can screw up the immune > system. I also don't understand why they have to give them so many at > once. That doesn't seem right for such an immature immune system. > > It is such a tough decision whether to let him get them or not. In > fact so far, this is the toughest decsion we have had to make > concerning Bart. I would die if anything happened to him because of > the shots, but I would also die if anything happened to him because of > a disease he got that may have been prevented by the shots. (argh!) > > I know that no one can make this decision for us - it is up to me and > my DH. I just needed to vent a little. > Based on the research we have done, we are going to decline the Hep B > (we didn't let him have it at birth) and delay most of the other shots > until his immune system is more mature. The only one we might > (probably?) will get is the HIB since that strikes mainly infants and > seems to have the least amount of side effects. > > Anyway, *thanks* for letting me vent - I really hate having to make > this decision. DH and I have been doing a lot of research, but I wish > the issue were more clearcut. > > > mom to Bart (1/22/99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 1999 Report Share Posted March 11, 1999 Wendi, Thanks for your input. I would be interested in learning more about Hib being rare in breastfed babies, if you have more information. Thanks, ---Jenabe wrote: > > , > > With both kids we waited until 6 months and then only get them every 3-6 months until they are done. We also chose to only get DPaT, and Polio. We didn't get the Hib because it is very rare in breastfed babies. You of course have to make your own decisions but remember you are in charge and you can create a schedule that works for you if you choose to immunize. I went through three pediatricians before I stopped getting lectured but I finally found someone supportive. Good luck it was one of the hardest decision we had to make. > > Wendi > > vaccines - vent > > > > > Bart has his 2 month well baby appt next week and I am *stressing* > because that's when he's supposed to get his first set of shots. My > gut feeling is that vaccines are unhealthy - that the side effects can > be serious and that vaccines ultimately can screw up the immune > system. I also don't understand why they have to give them so many at > once. That doesn't seem right for such an immature immune system. > > It is such a tough decision whether to let him get them or not. In > fact so far, this is the toughest decsion we have had to make > concerning Bart. I would die if anything happened to him because of > the shots, but I would also die if anything happened to him because of > a disease he got that may have been prevented by the shots. (argh!) > > I know that no one can make this decision for us - it is up to me and > my DH. I just needed to vent a little. > Based on the research we have done, we are going to decline the Hep B > (we didn't let him have it at birth) and delay most of the other shots > until his immune system is more mature. The only one we might > (probably?) will get is the HIB since that strikes mainly infants and > seems to have the least amount of side effects. > > Anyway, *thanks* for letting me vent - I really hate having to make > this decision. DH and I have been doing a lot of research, but I wish > the issue were more clearcut. > > > mom to Bart (1/22/99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 1999 Report Share Posted March 11, 1999 Wendi, Thanks for your input. I would be interested in learning more about Hib being rare in breastfed babies, if you have more information. Thanks, ---Jenabe wrote: > > , > > With both kids we waited until 6 months and then only get them every 3-6 months until they are done. We also chose to only get DPaT, and Polio. We didn't get the Hib because it is very rare in breastfed babies. You of course have to make your own decisions but remember you are in charge and you can create a schedule that works for you if you choose to immunize. I went through three pediatricians before I stopped getting lectured but I finally found someone supportive. Good luck it was one of the hardest decision we had to make. > > Wendi > > vaccines - vent > > > > > Bart has his 2 month well baby appt next week and I am *stressing* > because that's when he's supposed to get his first set of shots. My > gut feeling is that vaccines are unhealthy - that the side effects can > be serious and that vaccines ultimately can screw up the immune > system. I also don't understand why they have to give them so many at > once. That doesn't seem right for such an immature immune system. > > It is such a tough decision whether to let him get them or not. In > fact so far, this is the toughest decsion we have had to make > concerning Bart. I would die if anything happened to him because of > the shots, but I would also die if anything happened to him because of > a disease he got that may have been prevented by the shots. (argh!) > > I know that no one can make this decision for us - it is up to me and > my DH. I just needed to vent a little. > Based on the research we have done, we are going to decline the Hep B > (we didn't let him have it at birth) and delay most of the other shots > until his immune system is more mature. The only one we might > (probably?) will get is the HIB since that strikes mainly infants and > seems to have the least amount of side effects. > > Anyway, *thanks* for letting me vent - I really hate having to make > this decision. DH and I have been doing a lot of research, but I wish > the issue were more clearcut. > > > mom to Bart (1/22/99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 1999 Report Share Posted March 11, 1999 , It has been a long time since I did the research but I think that fact was in the book " The Immunization Decision " Also from working in hospitals I have never seen a case in a breastfed baby. They were all formula fed or were old enough to have been weaned. I have to say working in pediatrics, most of the kids in there were on formula. The only sick bf babies were less than a week old and thus probably had something from in utero. Very, very rarely did I take care of a baby with a Resp. problem who was breastfed. Just my experience. Wendi vaccines - vent > > > > > Bart has his 2 month well baby appt next week and I am *stressing* > because that's when he's supposed to get his first set of shots. My > gut feeling is that vaccines are unhealthy - that the side effects can > be serious and that vaccines ultimately can screw up the immune > system. I also don't understand why they have to give them so many at > once. That doesn't seem right for such an immature immune system. > > It is such a tough decision whether to let him get them or not. In > fact so far, this is the toughest decsion we have had to make > concerning Bart. I would die if anything happened to him because of > the shots, but I would also die if anything happened to him because of > a disease he got that may have been prevented by the shots. (argh!) > > I know that no one can make this decision for us - it is up to me and > my DH. I just needed to vent a little. > Based on the research we have done, we are going to decline the Hep B > (we didn't let him have it at birth) and delay most of the other shots > until his immune system is more mature. The only one we might > (probably?) will get is the HIB since that strikes mainly infants and > seems to have the least amount of side effects. > > Anyway, *thanks* for letting me vent - I really hate having to make > this decision. DH and I have been doing a lot of research, but I wish > the issue were more clearcut. > > > mom to Bart (1/22/99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 1999 Report Share Posted March 11, 1999 , It has been a long time since I did the research but I think that fact was in the book " The Immunization Decision " Also from working in hospitals I have never seen a case in a breastfed baby. They were all formula fed or were old enough to have been weaned. I have to say working in pediatrics, most of the kids in there were on formula. The only sick bf babies were less than a week old and thus probably had something from in utero. Very, very rarely did I take care of a baby with a Resp. problem who was breastfed. Just my experience. Wendi vaccines - vent > > > > > Bart has his 2 month well baby appt next week and I am *stressing* > because that's when he's supposed to get his first set of shots. My > gut feeling is that vaccines are unhealthy - that the side effects can > be serious and that vaccines ultimately can screw up the immune > system. I also don't understand why they have to give them so many at > once. That doesn't seem right for such an immature immune system. > > It is such a tough decision whether to let him get them or not. In > fact so far, this is the toughest decsion we have had to make > concerning Bart. I would die if anything happened to him because of > the shots, but I would also die if anything happened to him because of > a disease he got that may have been prevented by the shots. (argh!) > > I know that no one can make this decision for us - it is up to me and > my DH. I just needed to vent a little. > Based on the research we have done, we are going to decline the Hep B > (we didn't let him have it at birth) and delay most of the other shots > until his immune system is more mature. The only one we might > (probably?) will get is the HIB since that strikes mainly infants and > seems to have the least amount of side effects. > > Anyway, *thanks* for letting me vent - I really hate having to make > this decision. DH and I have been doing a lot of research, but I wish > the issue were more clearcut. > > > mom to Bart (1/22/99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 1999 Report Share Posted March 11, 1999 , It has been a long time since I did the research but I think that fact was in the book " The Immunization Decision " Also from working in hospitals I have never seen a case in a breastfed baby. They were all formula fed or were old enough to have been weaned. I have to say working in pediatrics, most of the kids in there were on formula. The only sick bf babies were less than a week old and thus probably had something from in utero. Very, very rarely did I take care of a baby with a Resp. problem who was breastfed. Just my experience. Wendi vaccines - vent > > > > > Bart has his 2 month well baby appt next week and I am *stressing* > because that's when he's supposed to get his first set of shots. My > gut feeling is that vaccines are unhealthy - that the side effects can > be serious and that vaccines ultimately can screw up the immune > system. I also don't understand why they have to give them so many at > once. That doesn't seem right for such an immature immune system. > > It is such a tough decision whether to let him get them or not. In > fact so far, this is the toughest decsion we have had to make > concerning Bart. I would die if anything happened to him because of > the shots, but I would also die if anything happened to him because of > a disease he got that may have been prevented by the shots. (argh!) > > I know that no one can make this decision for us - it is up to me and > my DH. I just needed to vent a little. > Based on the research we have done, we are going to decline the Hep B > (we didn't let him have it at birth) and delay most of the other shots > until his immune system is more mature. The only one we might > (probably?) will get is the HIB since that strikes mainly infants and > seems to have the least amount of side effects. > > Anyway, *thanks* for letting me vent - I really hate having to make > this decision. DH and I have been doing a lot of research, but I wish > the issue were more clearcut. > > > mom to Bart (1/22/99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email list services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 , If you are unsure then definitely wait. I can attest it doesn't hurt them, but you wouldn't want to regret getting them if you weren't sure. I hope your decision comes quickly as I know how hard it can be. We never want to put our babies in danger. Wendi Re: vaccines Wendi - Thanks so much for the information. We haven't decided yet what we are going to ultimately do, but we probably won't have any at his 2 month appt. If we decide to get any vaccines we can always delay them like you have done. Seems wise to me. ---Jenabe wrote: > > , > > It has been a long time since I did the research but I think that fact was in the book " The Immunization Decision " Also from working in hospitals I have never seen a case in a breastfed baby. They were all formula fed or were old enough to have been weaned. I have to say working in pediatrics, most of the kids in there were on formula. The only sick bf babies were less than a week old and thus probably had something from in utero. Very, very rarely did I take care of a baby with a Resp. problem who was breastfed. Just my experience. > > Wendi > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 , If you are unsure then definitely wait. I can attest it doesn't hurt them, but you wouldn't want to regret getting them if you weren't sure. I hope your decision comes quickly as I know how hard it can be. We never want to put our babies in danger. Wendi Re: vaccines Wendi - Thanks so much for the information. We haven't decided yet what we are going to ultimately do, but we probably won't have any at his 2 month appt. If we decide to get any vaccines we can always delay them like you have done. Seems wise to me. ---Jenabe wrote: > > , > > It has been a long time since I did the research but I think that fact was in the book " The Immunization Decision " Also from working in hospitals I have never seen a case in a breastfed baby. They were all formula fed or were old enough to have been weaned. I have to say working in pediatrics, most of the kids in there were on formula. The only sick bf babies were less than a week old and thus probably had something from in utero. Very, very rarely did I take care of a baby with a Resp. problem who was breastfed. Just my experience. > > Wendi > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 , If you are unsure then definitely wait. I can attest it doesn't hurt them, but you wouldn't want to regret getting them if you weren't sure. I hope your decision comes quickly as I know how hard it can be. We never want to put our babies in danger. Wendi Re: vaccines Wendi - Thanks so much for the information. We haven't decided yet what we are going to ultimately do, but we probably won't have any at his 2 month appt. If we decide to get any vaccines we can always delay them like you have done. Seems wise to me. ---Jenabe wrote: > > , > > It has been a long time since I did the research but I think that fact was in the book " The Immunization Decision " Also from working in hospitals I have never seen a case in a breastfed baby. They were all formula fed or were old enough to have been weaned. I have to say working in pediatrics, most of the kids in there were on formula. The only sick bf babies were less than a week old and thus probably had something from in utero. Very, very rarely did I take care of a baby with a Resp. problem who was breastfed. Just my experience. > > Wendi > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a new web site! http://www.onelist.com Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.mariaann.com/breastfeeding.htm If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2000 Report Share Posted October 13, 2000 If your child won't need the shots, based on a school's or care center's requirements, I would think seriously about not getting them. However, does anyone have any experience with not getting the shots for their child, but then having to get them at an older age (or maybe you can get a waiver from a doctor) because of some school or other organizations requirements? Take care, RH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2000 Report Share Posted October 13, 2000 If your child won't need the shots, based on a school's or care center's requirements, I would think seriously about not getting them. However, does anyone have any experience with not getting the shots for their child, but then having to get them at an older age (or maybe you can get a waiver from a doctor) because of some school or other organizations requirements? Take care, RH In California you can most certainly get a waiver... although, you have to be determined and proactive. School officials will tell you that you cannot go to school without immunizations, but that's just not the law. You will have to get a doctor to sign the waiver , but I opted not to get the hepatitis B shot for my non-impacted 12 year old based on his sister's reactions to the DPT and so many pharmaceuticals, and got my pediatrician to sign off on the waiver. If you have trouble, consult another physician IF that is what you feel is best for your child. Good Luck, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2000 Report Share Posted October 13, 2000 You can always get a medical waiver for schools etc. but I would also weigh this in the value of getting them vs. not: what happens if they get the disease you're immunizing against and what is the likely hood of getting it? We gave Steph flu shots till she was about 5 or 6 and the doctor told us then that she was strong and healthy and he'd rather she =not= take the flu shot, but get the flu and begin to build her own immunity to it. Of course, if your child has impaired immunity, that's different, and if that is the case getting an immunization might not even work. But if a flu shot is expected to work with your child, do you really want to risk the complications of measles, chicken pox or some of the others (HIB, etc) and what they can do...even to a healthy child. It's a complicated issue, even with healthy kids. ª¿ª Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2000 Report Share Posted October 13, 2000 Kathy wrote: > You can always get a medical waiver for schools etc. but I would also weigh > this in the value of getting them vs. not: what happens if they get the > disease you're immunizing against and what is the likely hood of getting it? Our state has recently changed their policy on this. It used to be that any parent could request a waiver for immunizations and they would pretty much grant it. Now you have to make a appeal to the State Department of Health, and have a confirmation of your medical necessity from your physician. They will make a ruling and either grant the waiver or not. If they don't grant it, then your child cannot return to school until they are vaccinated, if they do grant it, then your child may attend, although they will not be allowed to attend school, if there is any outbreak of the specific diseases that they are vaccinating against.... In our case, that would be chicken pox, measles, mumps or rubella. As far as the flu shots go, we do those each year, as the risk for her, for side effects from the shot is far less than the risks from the flu. But she is immune compromised and has some other complicating issues. Jeannine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2000 Report Share Posted October 13, 2000 I refrained from the shots because of the negative information I had regarding the effects on children with compromised immune systems or seizures. My children have both. However, my oldest (3yr old) daughter was diagnosed with Kawasaki's disease in August and stayed in the hospitol for 5 days. While there, we were bombarded (literally) with questions about why we had not yet immunized. Every specialist who walked through the door was very concerned about it. I told them about the seizure disorder and the immune system being compromised but they still seemed to think that I was putting my children at risk. I don't believe that I did. In fact, I believe that I did the right thing by waiting. My 2 year old is autistic and never received a vaccination until this year (after the diagnosis and after her sister was in the hospital). We did decide to vaccinate after the last hospitalization, but, I am considering refraining until we get the titers test from an immunologist in December. My advice to you is proceed with caution, trust your instincts, stand up for what you believe in and don't do anything until you feel comfortable. Look at the facts and weigh the pros and cons according to your child's special situation. Don't compare him/her to other (healthy) children. As far as waivers go, I may have to get one pretty soon if I want my daughter in preschool. It doesn't look like this doctor is going to be helping me out on this one-he is all for immunizations regardless of my childrens medical condition. i don't get it, but we are the parents and we still have the right to refrain. Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 We have done the flu shots for myself for several years. Then when Leah came along and we found out what we were dealing with and she ended up in the hospital with the flu because she got it from me, even though mine was a light case, she needed to be in the hospital. That was when she was just shy of a year. Now the whole family gets the shot. And my understanding is that you can't get the flu from the flu shot because it is a dead virus or whatever. And if they are to get the flu, it wouldn't be as strong of a case. Yes, you need to weigh everything, but to have my child so sick, not for me. mom to Leah 2 1/2 Jeannine and Curtis Sawyer wrote: > Kathy wrote: > > > You can always get a medical waiver for schools etc. but I would also weigh > > this in the value of getting them vs. not: what happens if they get the > > disease you're immunizing against and what is the likely hood of getting it? > > Our state has recently changed their policy on this. It used to be that any parent could request a waiver > for immunizations and they would pretty much grant it. Now you have to make a appeal to the State > Department of Health, and have a confirmation of your medical necessity from your physician. They will > make a ruling and either grant the waiver or not. If they don't grant it, then your child cannot return > to school until they are vaccinated, if they do grant it, then your child may attend, although they will > not be allowed to attend school, if there is any outbreak of the specific diseases that they are > vaccinating against.... In our case, that would be chicken pox, measles, mumps or rubella. > > As far as the flu shots go, we do those each year, as the risk for her, for side effects from the shot is > far less than the risks from the flu. But she is immune compromised and has some other complicating > issues. > > Jeannine > > > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 A little known fact is that you CAN refuse to get your child shots!. On the back of that card they give you that says you have to provie you got your child's shots is a liiiiitttttllllleeee tiny sentence that syas " I reserve the right to not vaccinate my child based on religious, or personal reasons " (something to that effect)...and you just sign on the dotted line. Essentially, it just says that if there is an outbreak of something contagious you would just keep your kid at home....DUH! ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 I must say, Jayne put this beautifully! and since i cn't improve upon perfection, i'll just say " mega dittos to that! " " ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 Ruth, Is this at the doctor's office or when you go to admit them into preschool??? Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 Thanks Ruth!!! It's funny though, how I am so confident when it comes to writing my feelings down, but when it comes to confronting my child's pediatrician, I am such a whimp!!!!! Our next appointment is approaching quickly, time to put on the armor again. Please pray for me!!!! Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 Jayne, I assume you mean where do i get the paperwork that says you are exempt? it is the paper they give you at school where you hvae to have the doctor's office fill in the info on when your child had his/her shots. but if you flip it over, there is that little statement on the back about religious and/or personal beliefs. HOWEVER, a word of caution now because some of the thread that i read yesterday seemed to indicate it might be more tricky these days...my kids both go to private school (so i can stay with lexi all day) so i'm not 100% positive about public school. anyone else out there have public school knowledge?? ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 jayne, i will absolutely keep you in my prayers! i know how overwhleming the whole thing can be. we are truly blessed to have the world's BEST pediatrician. he is the absolute antithesis of an HMO doctor. i am always prepared to wait when i go to his office because i KNOW he is always running late. but the reason why is that when it is YOUR turn, he stays with you until YOU decide the appointment is over...i've been in there an hour sometimes just asking questions. he just waits patiently, making sure everything is satisfied in my mind and then he walks me out (can you imagine such a thing???) he is truly amazing. also, he is more than willing to support my decision regarding no shots and has even on more than one occasion asked for MY opinion regarding what i want to do for my children's healthcare! (sheesh...i was so stunned that a doctor might actually think i the lowly mother might actually KNOW something! lol) nonetheless, i will continue to pray for you as you gear up for battle...it is worth every second of it if the outcome is positive! keep fighting that fight! ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 Thanks Ruth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 I know that everyone has their own thoughts on this and i respect that we each have to make our own decisions. I would like to add though that for those of you who do not permit immunizations for your child -make sure you are making an informed decision. That means to really read what happens to a child who has a bad case of chicken pox or measles, read how hepatitis will affect some ones life, read about a child who has gotten meningitis from HIB. These are serious potential repercussions if a child is not immunized and these repercussions are ones that a child with mito would be far less able to deal with than a " typical " child. That's not to say that you won't come to the exact same decision. But just make sure you really look at the risks and weight it with the benefits that you see from not immunizing. Having said that my own 8 yr old has not had his second MMR or his last DTP, (he has had the DT- just not the pertusis). He regressed significantly after both of these shots at 15 and 18 months respectively. I am a pediatric nurses and i have seen the consequences first hand of not receiving these immunizations. The consequences are potentially fatal. That is why my 3 yr old has had all his immunizations - even though he is at risk. I have not seen any reason specific to him, to hold his immunizations like i have for his brother. And i know my 3 yr old would never survive chicken pox or measles. he is way too fragile. So be very very careful about just withholding them without a tremendous amount of thought. please know that i am not insinuating that each of you has not put a lot of thought into your decision already and i truly do not meant o be condescending to any of you. But I feel it would be wrong not to point out how VERY serious it can be for a child with a mitochondrial disease to get chicken pox or the measles, etc. It's not the same as our healthy children getting those diseases. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 In a message dated 10/22/2000 12:25:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, juhlmann@... writes: << That means to really read what happens to a child who has a bad case of chicken pox or measles, read how hepatitis will affect some ones life, read about a child who has gotten meningitis from HIB. T >> Anne: Thanks for your input regarding this controversial issue. Do you (or anyone else) know of any specific articles relating to hep and HIB diseases regarding children who have those diseases due to not being vaccinated? Thanks. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 Anne, I think that is a very important point that you make regarding informed decisions. I have chosen not to immunize either of my children but I came to this decision (after many months of agonizing) only following years of working with children who were vaccine injured. Then when my own children had bloodwork results that put them at risk, we decided not to go ahead. It was definately a painful and frightening decision, but it is one I would make again. Thanks for pointing out this important bit of information. The better informed we are the better able we are to parent our precious children. ruth, mom to mitch 5 1/2 and lexi 2 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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