I agree it is going to have to be a personal choice.

For me, I found the risk of a side effect from the immunisation was a lot lower than the effects bub would endure if she caught any of the actual diseases.

Whooping cough went through work a few years ago, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, let alone a young baby, so for me I had to immunise my DD as I didn't want to see her in that state.

DD #1's now 9 and is a "perfect" child (apart from the whingeing, arguing, etc etc...!) with no ill effects.

Following on from what Kell said, if people weren't immunised, some of those horror diseases out there would still be around in full force. I met a woman who had suffered polio as a child and she had no use of her right arm. NICE. I'm so glad you never hear of cases like that these days.

Of course some children who are immunised do have side affects, and they're not nice. That's why you need to ensure you have all of the facts before you make a decision either way so you can weigh up the risks.

Whilst I don't totally agree with it, my SIL chose to "naturally" immunise her son through a naturopath. I'm not sure of what was involved etc though.