Shots?

[Nai8Quique]

Is anyone else worried about shots? I've been researching and it all seems like a big money maker for pharmaceutical companies and hospitals, and not necessarily whats truly best for our babies. Have you read about the compounds in these shots? I would like to hear some opinions...?

[knufrio]

Usually a fever from vaccines isn't too high. Only ranging from 101-102.5 however if your going to get a fever you'll probably get it regardless of how many you get. I'm 27 and still get a fever with shots, just how my immune response is. Also with seizures its not so much the height of the temp (a good viral fever in a baby can reach 105 and there are no safety concerns) its how fast the temp goes up. Febrile seizures, although scary are completely harmless and usually occur between 15 months and 5 years. Most people believe there is some sort of genetic predisposition toward them since if you have one child with febrile seizures its likely your other children will as well. CounteyMomToBe I know you're not a fan of medication but some parents will give Tylenol automatically with shots if their child is known to get febrile seizures, but I'm sure you know of other natural remedies that would work just as well.

[CountryMomToBe]

Knufrio, what about the risk of high fever (& thus seizures) from too many vaccines on a small baby at once? Even though we are vaccinating we are still undecided as to whether or not we want to choose the delayed/split schedule or regular.  

[knufrio]

Gemdelli vaccines will not shut down your baby's immune system. It has been studied showing that doing all vaccines at once creates better immunity. If that's not for you that's fine and that is your right to split vaccines.

[elvendork]

There its a stronger coinidence of autistic children being born to engineers and computer programers than anything to do with vaccines.

Lizzie_Campos I wish your child the best!

[gemdelli]

I'm for vaccines but I disagree with the person who said just load up their immune system. That's just crazy. Make your baby's immune system shut down. I have given vaccines to many babies and have seen reactions. Best to space out if you are concerned or have a preemie. Even if one every other day or do. Besides more pokes,  doesn't matter if its less convenient for the MD office. Most offices if they are reputable respect parent choices to spread them out.

[knufrio]

Lizzie_Campos vaccines in no way shape or form cause autism. That study that was done has been disproven and that Dr has lost his right to practice medicine. It is currently unknown the cause of autism however genetic factors are likely a key, as well as possibly exposure to certain substances in utero. (I know a woman who has 7 children, all severely autistic, so my money is on genetics)