Ryn in Australia it is recommended that babies be vaccinated for HepB on day 2-3. This is recommended regardless of social risk factors.
I personally fear this and wonder what we may learn about this in years to come. It seems to me quite obtrusive to give a new born such a vaccine. I can see validity if there are social risk factors of course but for the average "joe blow baby" I have a difficulty with it.

Ryn, I am a person that has had multiple drug reactions (I am an anaesthetists nightmare!) so I was VERY wary prior to taking Ruby for her vaccination. Like you I deferred it but unfortunately she did react and quite remarkably. It is interesting to note that in some countries vaccination is not recommended until a child is 12-18 months for some... This makes sense to me.

LIke I said we all make decisions based on our absolute love and concern for our children. When these decisions are made in an informed and educated manner thay are not selfish just maybe different to the next person...