Thanks for sharing your experiences - and keep'em coming anyone else!
Starrsky you highlighted something I hadn't considered - that once I do start vaxing there may be a push to have DD 'catch up' and be in step with the national schedule thus lessening the gaps between vaccinations. I hate to do it but if I get any silly nurses like the one you encountered I'll 'pull rank' and let them know I'm a pharmacist and know what I'm on about!
Actually I used to work for one of the major vaccine companies (though I didn't actually work in that area) which has helped me decide which ones not to bother with (like Hep B at birth - I was astounded to discover that was the norm these days!!!) - unfortunately it's been no help in working out how I will go about getting the ones I will be vaxing her for
Mumma2three- if you ask your Dr they can order for you the WC vaccine with Tetanus and Diptheria, that's the smallest number of vax you can get with it I've found. HTH.
koru- read this thread, there's a good schedule for delayed vax in there
Thanks Heaven - that thread provided lots of info
It did raise another question tho: you can still get the govt vaccination payment if you fill out a 'concientious objection form' but what if you partially vaccinate? ie I don't object to all of them - just when they are given.
Hi Koru we too are leaning towards not vaxing at all and delayed vax. One thing for certain is bub won't be having the hepB at birth I just don't think it is necessary at all for a newborn specially when the baby will not be at risk of hepB and way too soon to be mucking around with a newborns immune system or putting the other chemicals and metals into their bloodstream.
I'd love to hear why you don't think the hep B at birth is necessary specially seeing as you know the science behind it and have worked in or around the vaccine scene, if you don't mind
Hi all,
Still trying to get my head round all this - just when I decided what to do this bloomin whooping cough outbreak cranks up a notch in my area Hoping to get it with as few 'extra' vaccinations as possible. What have others done about this one?
My main objection to HepB is that most kids are at extremely low risk of this disease (need transfer of bodily fluids like blood) to contract and the vaccine needs heaps more doses to 'take hold' in young babies than adults so increasing their exposure to all the additives therein. So if your kid is in daycare playing rough & tumble (not just sharing drink bottles) with children who may have been exposed to HepB in thier families (ie VERY close contact and exchange of fluids not just an auntie who kissed them) then I can see a need. As a healthcare worker I've had to be vaccinated for HepB and rightly so - but a baby at birth....?
For me the 'risks vs benefits' equation doesn't work out. But that's just my view - everyone needs to decide for themselves
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