Newborn around elderly NON Vaccinated grandparent

Question

I am currently 37 weeks pregnant. My Dr recommended that everyone including myself get vaccinated. I have had my TDAP & influenza shot. And my boyfriend is scheduled next week. My issue is that my BF father is 80 years old & his Dr is saying that he is too old to be vaccinated.So now I have the fear of bringing my newborn home to live in a home where everyone is not vaccinated. This man has frequent coughing fits. And doesn't care for himself at all. He literally stays in bed 24 hrs a day. He just gets up to use the bathroom only. I am concerned 4 my new baby & him. Cause I feel he needs to be in at least a assisted living home if not a nursing home. My BF cringes at this & I understand...it's his father. But I'm MORE concerned about my babies health & his cuz it appears he is just giving up on life. As we sit & watch.

jjolfert · Answer

If you keep up to date with baby's shots and are breastfeeding the chances of baby getting sick are slim. The fact you got the tdap during pregnancy will also help a lot.

Monique2032 · Answer

Thanks alot. Yeah the TDAP is for the whooping cough. That's the 1 I have & the 1 my BF is getting next week. I pray everything works out. And I hadn't thought of the humidifier. I'm going to purchase 1 soon!Thanks again!

2015Harmony · Answer

The baby will be fine. Keep the baby in your area. W my last baby I had my 6 yro would be sick sometimes & U just have to keep them apart. My friend had 4 kids who were sick when baby came home & they couldn't hold/kiss the baby. Is the grandpa coughing bcuz of bad lungs/age or is he really sick. If he's going to be around the baby get dr masks for him to wear. Wash hands & hand sanitizer. Use a humidifier 24/7 when baby comes home it helps a lot. But Unfortunately the baby can get sick on a trip to the store. Depending on when the baby is born makes a difference. If it's flu season be xtra careful. & not every1 gets the flu shot. But it's a virus so even if you got the shot U can still get the flu. Important vaccine is whooping cough. U & your BF should get that. Good luck.