A User-Friendly Vaccination Schedule (2 of 2)

re: A User-Friendly Vaccination Schedule (2 of 2)

unsername — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:48:17 GMT

My daughter's pediatrician became almost hostile when I told him I didn't think she was ready for so many vaccines at her two-week old well-baby visit. Especially since she had just goten well after spending her first 10 days in the the special care nursery from suffering from a bacterial infection. I do think that there should be individual schedules for every baby, and such a high volume of vaccines before the age of two years is almost ridiculous.

re: A User-Friendly Vaccination Schedule (2 of 2)

kselmak — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:56:31 GMT

hi, i was wandering what is so bad about getting chicken pox or anything like that if you're not under 1. i had all of the 'kid's diseases", most of them lasted 2 days, but some took 2 weeks, they were not fun, but it was really short (at least compared to the sideffects and threats of the vaccine). practice back home was, if you find an infected kid, bring all your kids above age 2 for a play or a sleepover. i did receive some shots, but those were for more serious things (like smallpox, but later on i was told it's effective for less than a decade). and if the mother had such a disease, the kid is extremely likely NOT to have it in 1st year of life (as i understand, this is the critical and most dangerous time). if i ever become a mother, there is no way in hell i would allow something like this to my child.

now as i understand, once the kid turns the school age, (s)he must have some kind of record of vaccination to be able to go to school. here's my question: if i get my kid to actually get infected (as my parents did to me, so i wouldn't have it during puberty, adulthood or pregnancy when they can be very dangerous), after that would i be able to send them to school?

re: A User-Friendly Vaccination Schedule

Farm_Chick — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:44:59 GMT

Ever since my first pregnancy in 2001 I've been researching the safety of vaccine use. I am by no means an expert on the subject but I found this article by Dr.Mercola to be an excellent resource. He compiled and condensed A LOT of information (all of which I have read about in many different books) into an easy to read 2 page summary. I plan on printing and saving it for future reference. For 7 years now I have found nothing but resistance from the health "care" world. One doctor even reported me to CPS - claiming neglect on my part - because I haven't vaccinated my kids. Despite the fact that I am college educated and have made an INFORMED CHOICE!! The day my son was born the nurse took him for his Hep B shot - which was against my written birth plan - when I was still 'woozy' from my C-section. I wasn't strong enough to stop her and my husband didn't share my strong feelings on this topic at the time so... I now take my family to see a homeopathic doctor and have had EXCELLENT care. Early on in my research, I wavered in my opinion and did have my son vaccinated twice with the DTaP. He hasn't suffered any reactions (that I know of) but won't be vaccinated again - if at all - until he is much older. To answer Kozmo's question - you can usually find individual vaccines from your county health department (at least here in the US). Be prepared for resistance there too, but at least you don't have to deal with your doctor. The health department should be able to order individual vaccines. Make sure you write down the the actual name of the vaccine, the batch number, the date, and any other information you can get about it. I strongly believe in Dr.Mercola's advice in this article, if you do to, stand strong against the bully doctors!! This is your choice and an important one at that!!

re: A User-Friendly Vaccination Schedule

Debera33 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:46:05 GMT

Dr. Mercola, Do you have any advice for us in convincing our doctors to do this? or where to find an informed physician? I asked my doctor if I could just allow certain ones and he said he had to do all or nothing by law. I live in Lenexa, Kansas.

re: A User-Friendly Vaccination Schedule

greenchic — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:31:04 GMT

I like other mother's, who are concerned for their children's welfare, are wondering how to find an understanding doctor who will give these shots individually. Some one please help. I am a mother of two with one on the way. I have vaccinated my 4 year old and didn't know of the harmful effects. I have also partially vaccinated my two year old. Both of my children are healthy and bright, but until now, I have not been educated on the subject and am trying to be a good mother, I want to be educated in whether to vaccinate or not to vaccinate my children. Especially since my new baby is coming in the next couple months. It would be great for someone to reply. Thank you! :)

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Kozmo — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:43:11 GMT

I'm also wondering how one goes about getting these vaccinations individually? My understanding (at least in Canada) is that all vaccinations are combo's. Any help would be appreciated.

re: A User-Friendly Vaccination Schedule

alli — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:32:34 GMT

I'm really curious as to the recommended schedule if your child has already been on a traditional schedule? My son is about to get his 5 yr checkup and my daughter her 10 year checkup.