Immunize or not?

[MrsAgar]

Just curious how many people vaccinate their kids and how many don't

 

[chezziepie]

i did it but it's so hard seeing them cry but even worse if he got anything

 

[Tanikins]

I do id rather he cry once over the jabbies them loads over the diease there protecting from

 

[My_First]

Indeed, the crying is shortlived and even on lo's third set he didnt even cry at all as I kept him distracted. Immunising far outweighs anything for me, and thankfully most people are in agreement, hence some diseses are now nearly non existient and manage to survice them more, now.

 

[jessie_m]

We're waiting until shes 2.

 

[sequeena]

I do. I think the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. I hated the crying too, but after seeing my son in hospital at weeks old battling a blood infection (he'd come into contact with someone who had a bacterial infection and we didn't knoow ) I'd rather tears and a few days of being clingy than seeing him back in hospital, drip in hand and screaming because he needs a lumbar puncture.

 

[mamawannabee]

I'm still on the fence about it, we are waiting for now, but will likely be vaccinating selectively. Probably the MMR, hep b, and polio at least. Definitely no flu or chicken pox though.

 

[Ozzieshunni]

My personal belief is that not to immunize is irresponsible and you are putting the rest of the population at risk when you don't. Again, MY opinion.

We are planning to delay the MMR to 15 months, but that's based on my research. He'll still be getting all his immunizations. I won't risk it with his heart condition.

 

[Breezy]

Vaccinated all the way! To not vaccinate is irresponsible in my opinion.

 

[sw121]

Never thought twice about getting him vaccinated. Some people seem to think diseases like measles are just harmless childhood illnesses - they're not, my mum went blind in one eye because of measles.

He'll have everything we're offered. I don't even feel guilty about the crying - baby's cry from time to time anyway, it's in the job description!

 

[skc22]

We have to vaccinate here, otherwise your child cannot get into any schools. The benefits far outweigh the risks

 

[summer rain]

My son hasn't had the 2, 3 and 4 month vaccines and not because of 'crying', I can deal with that but my two middle boys had a very serious, long-term reaction to the 5-in-1 jab and according to the manufacturers and NHS advice on ingredients which should be avoided in general; with their allergies they should never even have been given it. Even though my son seems to have outgrown his dairy allergy I am still not 100% secure in him having that particular jab, and I think the NHS should go back to the older style jabs as the reasons they changed those no longer apply. As it is we are having to look into seperate jabs but cannot afford it atm. MMR I have no problems with but I will be delaying it until 18 months as that is when my others had it (at the very earliest) xx

 

[redstiletto]

Pediatric nurse and mom to a 2 month old here

Before I left for maternity leave, I remember a kid getting admitted meningococcal meningitis. I'll never forget the look in his mother's face

 

[KatieB]

Louis has had all his jabs so far, there was never any question in my mind that he wouldn't.

 

[skc22]

Pediatric nurse and mom to a 2 month old here

Before I left for maternity leave, I remember a kid getting admitted meningococcal meningitis. I'll never forget the look in his mother's face

Totally agree. I'm a nurse too and seen some awful things that could have been avoided if the child/baby had been immunised. My opinion is that we are lucky to live in a society where we have the opportunity to immunise against diseases/illnesses that millions of children die from in less fortunate countries. But I respect any parents decision which is made with plenty of background research and weighing up the pros and cons. I've seen the benefits of it and I think we are very fortunate to have the choice

 

[Ilikecake]

It has never even entered my head that he wouldn't have them. I don't see why you wouldn't? Unless of course the jabs contained something that would make them just as ill.

 

[feeble]

There should be an option for selective/delayed vaccination.

 

[bigbetty]

I've never even considered not immunising. If no-one immunised then people would be dying of these diseases - heck that's the reason they were developed!

 

[bumpy_j]

I will but I will be delaying the MMR till he's over 16 months. I spaced out his first 3 ones too - he had his 3rd lot three or four months ago. I also believe unless you have a valid medical reason like an allergy that not vaccinating is selfish. The only reasons the diseases aren't common are because nearly everyone vaccinates and therefore I am obliged to protect not only my child but everyone else's. I understand why someone wouldn't and it's their freedom of choice but I do think it's quite selfish.

 

[Frooty]

I immunize why wouldn't anyone immunize their babies from major killers? I'd rather my child have a pinch from a needle than possible die from the disease.