Posts by mamakay

In a different thread, you mentioned that you don't think replacement is a problem with the Hib vax. Have you looked over the evidence indicating that replacement with Hib might really be...

Can I participate in the conversation, even tho I'm a selective vaxer?   For me, it would depend on the time period. Before the vaccine was standardized, probably not. It seems like back in the day for a while, any old animal...

Quote: Originally Posted by sosurreal09    My personal opinion is that if you really AP your baby and you are firm but gentle with your toddler you will have to discipline less and less and have a great...

One of my kids just seemed to crave/need more authority, too.   The method I used (still use, but at close to 8 now, he's actually become fairly mellow most days) is:   1) when things with him are getting out of...

Preteen is a good age to do the MMR if you're not going to get it earlier.   Here are some...

The old vaccine with major issues was called the "hib polysaccaride vaccine", and it very quickly quit being used after the new vaccine (the "hib conjugate vaccine") was approved, around 1991, so I don't think those cases of vaccine...

The MMR booster is only going to be "reactive" after puberty if the vaccinated person is no longer immune. That's the way live vaccines work.   Imagine that you catch the flu, and give it to a friend when they come to bring...

- we're all regularly colonized with stuff that could turn invasive under the right conditions. With Hib and pneumococcus, a big factor is being newly colonized and then catching something like RSV, a cold virus, flu or flu-like virus,...

Asking about "vaccines" in general is like asking about "technology" in general.   It's like asking "Should I use technology?"   Every vaccine is different. Some are extremely effective, and some aren't. Some have few...

  Quote: Originally Posted by Chris P  Natural infection of B. Pertussis uses ACT to colonize the lungs. This colonization is important as the body will remember it if re-infected not to mention ACT allows...