This is a hard one. Perhaps you can print off the article here on belly belly- 'Ten Reasons Why Parents Choose not to Vaccinate' and show him- just so he has the oppurtunity to read why others feel this way? Also explain that vaccine side effects are much greater in infants and young children as their immune systems are so undeveloped and fragile. His body will respond very differently to a vaccine as a fully grown adult male. Also mention that the vaccine schedule given to kids NOW is far more extensive than that that was given to his generation as babies- and the rates of Autism, SIDS, ADHD, and learning disorders have increased correspondingly.

Or perhaps you can come to a compromise by delaying his vaccinations until he is older- perhaps until he is at least 1? There is also the option of vaccinating for those with less associated risk, and avoiding those with higher risks (ie- MMR). Or purchase a homeopathic prophylaxis kit (alternative to vaccine) and explain to your husband that it is a recognised alternative with fewer (if any) side effects.

I also suggest you google Jenny Mcarthy and Larry King Live - you will get a great interview which includes a practicing paediatritian who now speaks against vaccines and claims the shot he gave his own son caused him to have Autism. There are also some brilliant books available online on this issue with some very compelling cases and research.

Best of luck. If you need any info- the AVN (Australian Vaccination Network) should be able to provide them for you.
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