Thanks for the link. As a new parent of a 4 month old, I am always looking for
things to read about newborns.
Some Health centers (Long Beach, CA) are now requiring children to have TB shots
before they can be entered into day care. My pediatrician refuses (thankfully) to do
it before 6 months even if they have been exposed to the virus because of the
potential side effects.
It is really hard to see my 4 month old get three shots (they won't split them up I
asked) at one time. His little legs are so bruised afterwards. It takes him a week
to get back to normal. But often the benefits outweigh the risks. Just be aware of
the side effects and watch them like a hawk. I get up several times a night for
several days after the shots to check my babies color, breathing and temperature.
Better neurotic than sorry.
My husband and I both go on vaccination day, so one can comfort the baby on the way
home while the other drives. I read somewhere that a doctor actually said they don't
feel that much pain. He should have seen my babies legs and heard him scream.
This is probably one of the worst things about being a parent.
kathy
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Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 12:33 PM
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As having a few chicken pox scars (luckily in areas that are not seen) I understand
this some.
The vaccine also prevents Shingles later in life. Shingles normally happens in older
people where your immune system is stressed/suppressed. It is quite painful. Even
though I am not very old, I have experienced Shingles and it ain't fun.
Both Shingles and Chicken Pox are forms of the Herpes Virus. Cannot remember which
simplex, but not symplex 10 I'm sure. And not the same symplex as your STD type
Herpes.
And if you live in Virginia, it's state law that children are immunized against
Chicken Pox. Before age 3 I believe.
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Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 3:14 PM
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There is a whole new class of vaccines the drug companies are pushing
that are supposed to prevent generally non-life-threatening illnesses
like Chicken Pox. Merck's Chicken Pox vaccine ad is particularly
heinous, as it promotes the vaccine as preventing cosmetic blemishes
that result from Chicken Pox.
Another in a long line of medicines for healthy people with unknown long-term effects.
If you are interested in Vaccine safety and dangers, there is an
organization devoted to the subject:
National Vaccine Information Center
http://www.909shot.com
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