Need advice- Polio and DT vax

[tbone]

We are planning a trip to India in Jan/Feb and I could really use some advice for vaxing ds2 (just turned 3 yrs). He has not had any vaccines thus far.

I know we have to make sure he gets the Polio vax and we also decided that he should get diphtheria and tetanus vaxes too. I'm really trying to avoid the pertussis vax and only get what is absolutely necessary.

So my q's are:

Will he be protected enough against polio with just the 1st two doses? (We want to really space these out)

Does the DT shot have even more toxins and preservatives that the DPT? It's been a few years since I've done a lot of vax research.

I know that the child should be dosed with lots of Vit C before and after a vax, is there anything I should give him to try and counteract the harmful effects of the vax?

I've seen homeopathic compounds at the health food store that are supposed to help aid in keeping your body healthy when getting vaxed, are these any good?


Just the thought of getting him vaccinated makes my stomach turn, but I know that the tetanus and polio are of important precautionary steps due to our travel plans. We will be going to a smaller village to visit my dh's relatives. Ds1 was fully vaxed until he was 3 ,I'm sad to say that I just wasn't that educated in this area when he was born. I whole heartedly believe that at least one of his vaxes contributed to his health issues. And this is why it's so hard for me to make peace with getting ds2 vaxed.

I would really appreciate any advice, thanks!

[rendapech]

When we were investigating DT and DTaP options a year ago there was no mercury free DT vaccine available for 2 year old, our concern with DTaP was possible reaction involving seizure.

[PlayaMama]

if you have already made the decision to vax i would suggest posting in the selective and delayed forum to avoid debate.

i'm quickly running out the door but i don't think that Td is available for little kids.

if you look in the selective vax stickies there is one that lists vaccine ingredients. i think it's here:

http://www.vaccinesafety.edu/package_inserts.htm

so you can compare what is in each different type of vaccine.

[tbone]

Thanks for the link, I will x-post in selective and delayed vax.

[tbone]

I appreciate the advise thus far, would love some more though please.