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

[connorethansmom]

I too had a horrible reaction with my daughter at 2 months.  With my son he took them just fine.  Her leg swelled up, and she screamed for HOURS.  She had her appointment at 10AM and were back around 12PM wondering what was going on.  She didn't stop crying until several pain meds later around 5-6PM.  It was a horrid experience.  Since then, we have spaced them out, like you are planning on doing and she was STILL had issues, but nothing like that.  We were able to figure out which one was causing her the grief the most and we actually postponed the third dose on that until she was over 1 year.  Just wanted to let you know that it happened to us too.

Our doctor also put in a report with the CDC listing our issues, in case our lot of vaccines were linked to other issues.  If anything came up we would have been notified directly from them.  So that put my mind at ease a little.

[DoulaSummer]

The "outbreak" here in San Diego was measles (not rare).  The boy had other problems that weakened his immune system which prevented him from being able to be vaccinated.  So before people start throwing stones, know the facts.  Because of his illness, the siblings could not be vaccinated either because of something called shedding.

To say that those who choose not to vaccinated are uneducated is farthest from the truth (they are NOT lazy parents).  Vaccines, like many of decisions in my life, I took very seriously and researched like no tomorrow.  I delayed vaccinations until I became comfortable with a decision and my son's pediatrician was fully supportive.  I guarantee you I know more about vaccinations than most in this thread and only a small portion of my research was done via internet.

The state has to provide a tutor for ANY student that decides (more like parents decide) not to attend school doing a "outbreak".  Its not just non-vaccinated or selectively vaccinated children.  It is a legal right (everyone should know their rights!).

[adgal]

Ryder has now had his 2 month and 4 month vaccines, and no problem at all, except a little cranky for a day or two after.  He was much like he gets when he is overtired or something.  It sounds like your babes may have had a similar type reaction.  This is fairly common. A fever is quite common, and they should have given you some info on what is normal and what is not.  And just for the record, I am firmly in the pro vaccine camp.  The whole reason some of these diseases have essentially been erradicated is due to vaccine.  A resurgence is always possible.  It's true, some do have adverse reactions such as allergies, etc.  It's also true that adverse reactions can happen with things like food, common medications, so on and so forth.  The link to autism has now been essentially debunked.  I agree with some of the others, I think choosing not to vaccinate does put other kids at risk.  In my opinion I think it should be required prior to attending a public school.

[Ecologic]

I agree with you: non vaccinated kids put other children at risk. A kid in San Diego recently contaminated a bunch of kids after a trip to Switzerland, don't remember the 'rare' disease he brought back because his parents had chosen not to vaccinate him.

I always freak out when I see young children approaching my 6 weeks old because I always wonder if they are vaccinated or not, if they are going to make my newborn sick.

[babyprayers]

I have to put in my 2 cents,. your children are fine you say, but they put others at risk by not being vaccinated, then if they do contract an illness THE STATE HAS TO PROVIDE A TUTOR.. are you freeking kidding me, I vaccinate, I know,   to each his own, we all have said, "i nver had a chicken pox vaccine when I was a kid, well times have changed, there is so much crap in everything we eat, smell breathe, you think you educate yourself by looking up things on the internet, which half is untrue,

do what you wish, but I am educated in the infection control field, and I know whats right and wrong

[DoulaSummer]

Piggy, a good book of reference for those who choose alternative schedules for vaccines is Dr. Sear's The Vaccine Book.  Its worth a read.