Vaccinations- What's Your Plan?
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Vaccinations- What's Your Plan?
| Thu, 10-06-2011 - 9:12am |
MONDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) -- More than one in 10 parents don't follow recommended vaccination guidelines for their children, opting instead for an "alternative" schedule that could involve skipping doses or delaying shots.
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I might do a delayed schedule this time around. Both of my boys have had all their shots on time but I REALLY don't like the idea of all those shots in their little bodies at one time :( I am going to do some research on different schedules and talk to our ped about it and go from there.
Since there is a history or strong reaction on both my side and my Dh's side of the family
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We follow the alternative/delayed scheduled advocated by Dr. Sears, a prominent and well-respected pediatrician.
Sarah
Lily Jane 4/6/05
Stella Mae 11/29/06
I always get them as close as the reccomended schedual. With my older 2 babies, they were preemies and spent time in the NICU - I was a little delayed in getting their vaccinations but they got them. My 3rd had no issues and she got them when she was supposed to.
I agree... There are reasons why certain diseases aren't around anymore.. And when people STOP getting the Vaccinations, guess what will come back???
Bess, I always thought herd immunity would be something favored by those who choose not to vaccinate, since if the majority of the "herd" is vaccinated, those who are not vaccinated are less likely to get sick (since the vaccinated ones won't be spreading disease)? Please don't think I'm judging you or anyone else who chooses not to vaccinate, I think everyone should have a choice, I'm just curious.