Hi Jo I talk quite extensively with my pregnant couples about vaccination because the Education classes only just touch on the subject. I give them this information and then they make their own decisions.
1. Vitamin K orally to save the trauma immediately after birth and let them also know that 2 more followups are required. 2. Hep B - waiting at least a couple of days before their new little systems are bombarded or even leaving it until they get home. 3. That their 2 month vaccinations be spread out weekly either at the centres where they do them or in their doctor's office, that way as you said Jo, if there is a reaction then you know which one it is. I have many couples who are Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Naturopaths, Kinesiologists etc. who do not believe in vaccinations. I cover all aspects and then they make their own choices. I wonder so much though about the increased incidence of asthma, allergies and skin allergies. Are their little immune systems being broken down by the bombardment of all these injected viruses? I hear that in the USA there are even more vaccinations than we give in Aus. It's a hard call Jo but a little baby with Whooping Cough is a horrible thing also. Becoming concerned, Diane www.dianegardner.com.au ----- Original Message ----- From: "JoFromOz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 11:27 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Vaccination > Hi All. > > I don't want this to start a war or anything, but I would just like to > hear people's opinions (and why) on vaccinating babies. This is the > week for our first vaccinations (I declined Birth HepB) as William is 2 > months old tomorrow. We do want to get him vaccinated, it's just a > matter of when we start, and whether we get them all done together. > > Here is why I'm hesitant: > > He is only 2 months old, and not going to be going into any childcare in > the near future (at LEAST 12 months if ever). > > It isn't normal for a body to have to produce antibodies to 7 diseases > all at once - or is it? > I was thinking that it would be better to get only one injection at a > time so that if he reacts to something really badly, we will know which > vaccine to avoid next time. > > The diseases such as Hep B and tetanus, and Diptheria, etc aren't all > that likely to find my son just yet - or are they? > > However... > > Should I just do it and not make a fuss? Just follow the government's > schedule? > He is in contact with 3 adults who work in schools - would that be a > reason to vaccinate sooner rather than later? > > We have looked at pros and cons, and still can't come up with a concrete > decision. > Any opinions/info would be appreciated! > > Thanks, > Jo :) > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
