Give the kid some baby motrin or baby tylenol prior to the shot. Works
wonders. I've got two who just got a round of vaccinations this week.
Scott Shafer
San Antonio, TX
Kathy Duret wrote:
>
> 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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> 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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> 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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