New moms- any problems after 2 month vaccines?

[piggy2]

Since Im usually on this forum, I thought I would ask other new moms.  I just had my 2 month old twins vaccinated yesterday  (4 shots plus oral med).  They were DTaP, Polio, Pneumococcal  and Hib.  They were fine initially and about 5 hours after the shots, they both started with uncontrollable crying!!  I called the pediatrician who said I could give a very small amount of acetaminephen.  I gave a dose to my daughter because my son was passed out after excessive crying.  When we put him to bed he had a 102 temp, which I gave him some acetam.  

Has anyone else experienced this?  I was never against vaccines, but this has started my thought process on what in the h@ll are we giving these babies?  I know the risks outweigh the benefits or so they say.....   When was the last time you met someone who contracted polio?  Does anyone know anybody who has delayed or changed the administration of these vaccines?  I certainly want my children protected, but at what expense?  I'm afraid I am risking their developmental or neurological health!!  Am I just being paranoid?

thanks,
chris

[piggy2]

thank you to everyone.  I really feel like I recieved the best of both sides as far as options and opinions.  And as far as an update, my little sprout is back to normal and doing well.  

I WILL be separating the 4 month vaccines.  No if ands or buts  We will be planning on traveling and we will go outside of the country for their first birthday.  If the doc gives me grief I will leave the practice and go find another doctor who supports my decision.  

thanks again!

[KarenDiane]

Oh, that was California BTW.

[KarenDiane]

Yes, fever can be a side-effect of vaccinations. I've had all of my kids vaccinated and from time to time I've seen low-grade fevers and irritability. My son even broke out in hives after an MMR shot. They didn't itch and were gone in 24 hours. If you are more comfortable spreading them out, most Dr's will work with you but I would never suggest not vaccinating. I just saw this on CNN -

There have been 910 recorded cases of whooping cough in the state as of June 15. Five babies have died from the disease this year.

They have declared it an epidemic. If there weren't people traveling internationally and immigrants here from all over the world, then I'd think vaccines might be obsolete but people can carry some of these diseases without every showing symptoms.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

It's not uncommon for your child to run a fever for about 24 hours after getting vaccinated.  When your child receives a vaccine their bodies work to build up the antibodies.  I've had all 4 of my kids vaccinated and on occasion they have run fevers and been cranky afterwards...it usually lasted about a day and then they were fine.  

[Super_sally888]

Due to major allergy issues in my family I am not vaccinating my daughter.  So far she is very healthy.  None of my sister vaccinate their kids.  We beleive that there are other ways of handling childhood illnesses.  I think there can be reasons to vaccinate, but definitely not a 1 fits all case and need to carefully consider what is really a risk and necessary......

Also possible to delay vaccinations until after 2 when the immune system is more mature.

I'd recommend to research thoroughly and make your own decision.  I know I risk my daughter getting sick from some of these child hood illnesses, maybe even seriously.  But I think the risk from the vaccines is also significant.

[oceanv]

I had no problems and we've completed all vaccinations including the 6 month ones.  I did think she ran a little cranky for a day or so but nothing major.