Here's my pov for what its worth. Hep B is a sexually transmitted disease. Up until a few years ago only law enforcement, military and health workers were required to receive it. The current trend to jab the baby at birth is the cdc's way to creating yet another a herd vaccine approach. And although hep b is a serious disease, how many babies do you know need to be vaccinated against an std? If you have already tested negative for heb b, then baby doesn't need it. This is just my opinion. Whatever you decide to do will the the right decision. Do you have The vaccine book by Dr.Sears, it is a decent resource for delayed schedule.
My daughter did have the hep B vaccine at her one week appointment as a newborn...and was hospitalized a few days later. Same thing happened with the second hep B vaccination. She was diagnosed with autism just before she turned 3. I'm not convinced the vaccines caused her autism, however, I strongly believe that the one size fits all vaccine schedule is incredibly inappropriate. As a PP said, unless there is a real risk to your baby that they might be exposed to hep B, there is no need (imo) for a newborn to have a sexually transmitted (or drug related/needle sharing) disease's vaccine. One of the things the inserts for the hep B vaccines say is not to administer the vaccine if the patient is allergic to yeast. How would we know if our newborns have any sensitivity or allergy to yeast when they are so young and new to us? Our family has a pretty solid history of autoimmune disorders, allergies and sensitivities as well. We've chosen a seriously delayed schedule with my second born child and he is doing amazing health wise, development wise, etc. Coincidence? I'll never know. I would recommend reading Sears' new book on Vaccines to help you make a reasonable, logical and informed decision that's right for your family.
Good luck and I know I'm not around the boards a whole lot, but I can't wait till you come back with a birth story and announcement - take care of yourself and give that new life a sweet kiss for me!!
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Hi Amy!
Nick didn't have his first Hep B shot until his
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Here's my pov for what its worth. Hep B is a sexually transmitted disease. Up until a few years ago only law enforcement, military and health workers were required to receive it. The current trend to jab the baby at birth is the cdc's way to creating yet another a herd vaccine approach. And although hep b is a serious disease, how many babies do you know need to be vaccinated against an std? If you have already tested negative for heb b, then baby doesn't need it. This is just my opinion. Whatever you decide to do will the the right decision. Do you have The vaccine book by Dr.Sears, it is a decent resource for delayed schedule.
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My daughter did have the hep B vaccine at her one week appointment as a newborn...and was hospitalized a few days later. Same thing happened with the second hep B vaccination. She was diagnosed with autism just before she turned 3. I'm not convinced the vaccines caused her autism, however, I strongly believe that the one size fits all vaccine schedule is incredibly inappropriate. As a PP said, unless there is a real risk to your baby that they might be exposed to hep B, there is no need (imo) for a newborn to have a sexually transmitted (or drug related/needle sharing) disease's vaccine. One of the things the inserts for the hep B vaccines say is not to administer the vaccine if the patient is allergic to yeast. How would we know if our newborns have any sensitivity or allergy to yeast when they are so young and new to us? Our family has a pretty solid history of autoimmune disorders, allergies and sensitivities as well. We've chosen a seriously delayed schedule with my second born child and he is doing amazing health wise, development wise, etc. Coincidence? I'll never know. I would recommend reading Sears' new book on Vaccines to help you make a reasonable, logical and informed decision that's right for your family.
Good luck and I know I'm not around the boards a whole lot, but I can't wait till you come back with a birth story and announcement - take care of yourself and give that new life a sweet kiss for me!!
Laura
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So as a follow up question...
How do I refuse the shot?
I declined Hep B for both my kids at birth.
Contary to popular belief, vaccines are only "recommended" in all 50 states, it is not a legal requirement.
Okay Guys just to make a correction about Hep B..
Yes Hep B can be a sexually transmitted disease. It is actually a blood borne one too. It can be transmitted through the blood. Or like HIV through
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