I don't struggle with it, because I sit down and research each vax before I agree to them. Remember, you can always get a vax done once you are sure it is for you little one, you can't undo a vax you were not sure of. Here is a great link for helping you weigh the risks versus the benefits of each one (I research them shortly before they come up on the schedule). I think the big questions are: How likely is my little one to get this illness? How is it transmitted? What happens if LO gets it- how likely are they to die or suffer permanent damage? How is the ailment treated? What are the adverse reactions listed on the vax's insert and the likelihood that will happen? Where is this vax on the schedule for other industrialized countries and these countries with low SIDS rates (I am especially worried about SIDS with a baby so young)?
Here is a list from the CDC of each vax and what the ingredients are, which is where I started.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/b/excipient-table-2.pdf
Everything I have read shows studies have shown that vaccines causing autism is false.
Read The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears, he lays out all the vaccines, why they're important, why they may be controversial, as well as a delayed schedule. You can put it off until shes older and her body is more equipped to handle it. Another great tip is to never give more then 1 shot at a time and to allow at least 2 weeks in between each shot.
there is no link between autism and vaccines. in fact a lot of people say its caused by the mmr vaccine (which happens to be administered around the time that kids are diagnosed) and some say there is mercury in the mmr (not true, the thermisol was never in it, and its been taken out of others). most children who have been diagnosed with autism showed some signs prior ot 15 months (some signs around six months would be a lack of tracking objects, not liking cuddling, not smiling or making eye contact- of course having those traits doesnt mean that your child is going to be autistic and not having them is no guarantee either- just some early signs).
having said that- its up to each parent to find out for themselves, if after you look up the info and discuss it with your doctor- if you still dont feel comfortable, then dont do it.
Quoting aimesnyc:No struggle here. My son has had all of his vaccines.
My daughter is fully vaccinated because from the research i've done I decided that the benefits outweight the risks. But there are definetly risks on both sides, you should sit down and do some research of you own and then make an informed desicion based on whats best for your child.
Quoting mommyhonu:it'as never an easy choice to make (for some) ... but I'm sure once you do your research and make an educated choice that you'll be comfortable with what you decide. Good Luck.
7 month old used to love baby food, now... not so much?
- starlite511
on Jul. 10, 2012 at 6:34 PM