but it is a life threatening illness, as it has many complications and as you get older it become more serious.

i did also say that informed choices are good, and the other side does need to be told. I also gave the details of the australian immunisation website which I as a health professional use to give information, both for and against, so that the Op could get correct information from a reputable source. not just GOOGLE..

i personally was in hospital for 2 weeks from chicken pox and its complications so I know how serious it can be. yes that is a 1: 1000000 chance of that happening.
but i don't want to risk that with my children.