Vaccines for newborns?

[MiaLeeAnn333]

I am very lost and confused about the whole vaccine debate, healthy and not healthy for new born babies. I have spoken with several mothers and they refused certain vaccines to their newborns because of the chemical ingredients and so forth. I have also read some blogs and such about how dangerous they are and the huge increase in the amount of vaccines  given to newborns and I have become very scared. In particular one story I read from a first time mom and her newborn was, her newborn received several vaccines several days after being born into this world and ended up having an allergic reaction to one or several of the vaccines and ended up diying with 45 days of birth. I am just asking for some help on the topic from mommas out there! What all did you give the OK too, and what did you happen to refuse? I would like some guidance from the mommas out there!? :)

[sabbylopez]

Hepatitis b is a sexual transmitted disease and can be caught only by bodily fluids or exchanging dirty needles. Vaccination is a choice. And it should be researched very very carefully and you need to make an INFORMED decision. Vaccinations are not 100% guaranteed your child will be safe. So before you listen to people's one sided opinions maybe you should research the information yourself.

[Kailalaa]

I never said "poses a risk to my child" specifically, i was being inclusive towards everyone's children. But yes! My child too. Because you're correct, unvaccinated adults or adults that haven't kept up with their boosters can pose a risk too. So if an unvaccinated adult passes it to your unvaccinated child, your child could become very sick or spread the disease to others. One day they'll make unvaccination illegal and I cannot wait for that day, when parents who haven't done the proper research can't endanger the rest of the population.

[Deekie]

And in response to a" if your child isn't vaccinated it poses a risk to my child....." do you have any idea how many adults there are who are more of a risk then an unvaccinated child......adults need booster shots most adults don't think to get them unless travelling overseas or when a baby is present.....

[Deekie]

I have never heard hep b referred to as a sti and i won't refer to it as one seeing as it's any bodily fluid that carries the virus.... I still stand by my decision I will not get the hep b at birth my child can have it later down the track. But it's unlikely to get it from saliva anyway and for the first few months the baby will be inside anyway no where near stangers who feel it's acceptable to go up to people with babies and start touching them ....

[ftmmay22]

Hep b isn f only a sex u ally transmitted disease and some kids are born with it and your kid will eventually be around others in the playground ect. However I don't get why it's required at birth. Unless parents have it. It's Def a controversial topic

[Kailalaa]

The only reason it can be classes as an sti is because it CAN be transmitted through sex BUT, its a common virus that can be caught from someone coughing or sneazing. Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis b virus which anyone can catch or distribute like the common cold. Its very important to protect your baby from this, the only reason its not as common anymore is because we've given the hep b vaccine to babies for 20+ years. Please make informed decisions and do your research before you don't vaccinate your child. Your unvaccinated child is not only a threat to themselves but to everyone else's

[zareenawifey]

The only vaccine my son had when he was born was the potassium one.

[Kailalaa]

Hepatitis b is caused by a virus, anyone can get a virus if they aren't protected by the proper immunizations. Just because you don't have a disease doesn't mean your child can't catch it

[Deekie]

But if my husband or I did have hep b I would get the shot done

[Deekie]

From my knowledge the only vaccine they give at birth is hep b which I won't be doing . I don't have hep b and neither does my partner so I don't see why someone who might have hep be is getting their blood or semen/vaginal fluid anywhere near my baby

[Kailalaa]

Every shot is necessary to keep your child safe and healthy against preventable diseases. Choosing not to get shots is putting your child at risk to catch something now or in the future and that's probably not something any of us want. I agree with the person above who said to that 45 day story was hogwash. When babies are born they get one heb b shot, and not until they are two months old do they get 3 more shots. At 4 months they get 3 more. Yes it seems like a lot, but I believe wholeheartedly that they're necessary.

Those moms who say vaccines cause autism have been scientifically disproven, vaccines don't lead to autism, its the use of tylenol after shots that can POTENTIALLY lead to it. Yes some children can have adverse side effects to vaccines, but that's why the doctors tell you to monitor them more than usual for the two-three days after shots, so that if there are and side effects they can be taken care of immediately.

This is obviously just my personal opinion, but it is something in pationate about as I was a very nervous ftm just a few months ago who did hours and hours of research on this because people had scared me about it too. But there are moms out there who refuse to vacinate their children at all, whose children are developing preventable diseases and infecting small children. There was just a little baby who died from meningitis, which she cought from an unvaccinated child in the drs office. She was too young to have the vaccination to prevent that, but the child was not.

Unfortunately it's not entirely your choice to vaccinate either as most schools/colleges won't allow students to attend if they aren't up to date on their vaccinations because its a danger to both themselves and the rest of the student body. I just went to get my daughter's social security card, and to get it I need her shot records. In order to participate in sports, they need vaccines, in order to travel outside the country.

I know this is a scary thing, especially with all the mixed stories you hear, and its so hard to know what the tight thing to do is. Being a mom is so hard, and we worry so much (rightfully so most of the time). We can't control everything as we'd like, so in my opinion (because that's all this is), is that I'd rather protect my daughter, give her the best fighting chance I can, and the just hope I've done enough for her.

Good luck! I'm sure you'll be a great mother no matter what decision you make, as long as its a well informed decision (:

[ftmmay22]

My newborn only got one vaccine and that's the hep b so idk about all that. Next time he gets the rest of his vaccinations is at 2 Months

[sabbylopez]

We refuse hep b because it is unnecessary. We do vitamin k. Those two are the only ones given at birth. And the next ones are at 2-3 weeks old.

[stefswobs]

He b is the only vaccinethey get right away they also get another shot as well vitamin k (to help blood clot), not refusing this could be deadly.

[african_mama_bear]

Idk about the whole lot of vaccine they gave her child they only give them like two or three at birth and then two months later 3 it's basically the same thing they give them just the next step of the medicine and so on if her son was 45 days after birth idk why he was getting shots because it's not even two months so idk what's up with that story but don't worry yourself so much and read other people's story find out what they give they will also give you a list of shots they give for future references so learn about the vaccine itself and decide if you feel its necessary for your child

[zareenawifey]

Vaccinations are totally worth it! My son had a reaction to the shots but even then I say that it's worth it. Better to have a fever now than die from tetanus later.

[Buzzbeemommy]

Definitely research reliable sources, not first hand experiences. The way I see it is it wouldn't be routine if it wasn't more helpful than harmful. Personally I want my children to be protected from these things that vaccinations prevent, yes they're chemicals but every medicine is. As said above, if it is just the fear of the newborn receiving them then yes, maybe they can work with you on a later time. I totally understand your concerns, but in my opinion medicine has come a long way & it seems like too big a risk to just maybe see if my baby won't get sick without them. Also as said above, it's a decision only you can make.

[sgulia1987]

I'm  pretty sure the only shot my son received as a newborn was hepatitis B. He didn't get anymore until I think about 3 months. If it's  just while being a newborn your worried about it some Drs. Will work with you on the time line of when they give the vaccine. I personally think the diseases vaccines prevent are worse then the vaccines and my son has gotten all his shots and is perfectly heathy. It's a decision your going to have to make for yourself just try to research reliable scientific sites and research so you can make an informed decision that works for you.