HI Jo....as a parent...i believe the decision of vaccination is a very
emotional and difficult one. I have two children...5 and 3 years old. I
chose not to vaccinate them for many reasons. I did have intentions of
giving tetanus vacc. at 12 months....but my son is now 5 and have not done
this. I am a believer in reading as much info. as you can....and not just
infor providing by the NHMRC and Health departments...as this is always one
sided. Australian vaccination network, is a good source of info. I think
there is a lot of unknowns about vaccinations still. My one personal veiw
against them is....that Hep.B is total overkill for a new born baby! How
many babies....if that....children, prior to being sexually active or using
IV drugs are at significant risk of this disease???? Probably only those of
Hep.B mothers!
I think it is a good thing that you are considering all your options. Most
women just go along with it blindfolded, without knowing all the discussions
about it.
GOod luck
Tanya.
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From: "JoFromOz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 6:27 AM
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 :)
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