Certain vaccinations have a time frame. The rotavirus vaccine is not offered to children older than six months of age, because after six months rotavirus is not as dangerous. The pneumococcal vaccine is not given after the age of 2 because after this age the risks of pneumococcal sepsis reduces considerably. Before the age of 4-5, most of the vaccines need to be given as courses of 2-4 doses to achieve a good immune response, because the immune system is immature; giving vaccines after this age may mean that only one dose needs to be given to achieve a good immune response.
In a previous thread, I posted my "ideal" immunisation schedule: you can find it here. Doing your own research is really important, though; you may find you have different priorities or concerns than my own. I think every parent needs to make their own informed decision about immunisation, and that decision should be respected.
I agree - it is an incredibly difficult decision to make, and the only way a parent can feel 100% confident in their vaccination decision is to fully research both sides of this issue. There are many options for immunisation, and one size definitely doesn't fit every single child in Australia! Parents know their children far better than any doctor or pharmaceutical company, and their decision should be respected completely.
So do your research, keep an eye on these wonderful forums, talk to your Naturopath/Homeopath, Doctor etc, and make an informed decision that you can confidently defend. Unfortunately, no matter which choice you make, you are likely to be criticised at some point - so make sure you have faith in the choice you have made for your individual child.
Much of the negative information regarding conventional vaccination is fairly well hidden, so dig deep! Check out books by Isaac Golden for some 25 year studies on homeopathic immunisation (homeoprophilaxis) - really impressive results.
hey all;
thank you so much; and sorry for how long it took to reply but as we all know xmas is a pretty busy time of and its been ages since i even got close to a computer!
We havent seen our friends mum yet but are going to in the next couple of weeks once shes back from xmas holidays! I also think we are going to get a form to sign just to cover ourselves and also so we dont get harassed by medicare and what not.
Also we have decided to leave our current medical practive and find a new one which we can trust.
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