Posts by Corn&Beans

My kid who went to MA for college found that it was hard for him to get a religious exemption, so he chose to get the shots instead of changing schools (he's in Cambridge). He developed a fever of 104+ from the MMR, untouchable with...

I gave my 13 yo ds, 10 & 8 yo dd 1 dose of MMR last summer. Nurse practicioner at MinClinic said she hated giving MMR because it is one of the most painful to receive. When my hubby had to go for a cholesterol draw, I had him take...

I'm really allergic to things (food, drugs, enviro), my mom swelled up from the DT in the 50's when it was made with horse serum, and my 1st took a special order DTaP as a baby in the early 90's and still reacted strongly. 2 years ago...

Bless you for having the courage to go overseas to spread the Word! Part of that Call is being physically prepared to go, and unfortunately, these diseases are generally diseases of the poorer countries. If you choose to follow the...

Since your hubby will be working at Clayton State, it is probably important to have him with a shorter commute time, which would point to Henry. Henry has a new farmer's market, every Thursday in MCDonough, and a vibrant home school...

Herd immunity is wearing thin since so many people are not vaxd for Pertussis. The Pertussis is strongly advised for teens and parents of children now - there have been 2 kids to die from pertussis in GA so far this year - really. The...

Anyone looking for a MW might want to check out the GA Friends of Midwives face book page. They have educational events that might be helpful. Given the political climate, they need all the help they can get.

Distinction: It is illegal to *practice* midwifery without a license; Anyone you want can *attend* your birth. You would not be breaking any laws for hiring a midwife. You won't find traditional insurance paying for this, and...

Hey, I knew there was a state Immunization Registry, but I thought surely I would have to sign something to get the kids listed. They were all homebirth, no shots, but we decided to go with flu first since DS & I have become higher...

My 1st baby has turned 18 and wants to vax for college. He wants to get MMR and Hep B next week, to get 2 shots in before his deadlines. Any ideas of who to take him to in S Atl or Middle Ga who won't berate me or get bent out of shape...