Being a NICU and Peds nurse, I am all over the vaccinations especially when a Pertussis case comes in. It is so sad to see them. But, having my own kids and my new son, I feel very conflicted. I want them protected bc these diseases are horrible and what they do to a kid can be horrible. But, will it be my kid that gets autism or not. I mean, why does someone's kid get Autism supposedly from a vaccine and mine did not. And for that matter, why did a mother's 6 kids all get autism. That makes the vaccine cause possibility unlikely. Even the ASA isn't linking Autism to Vaccines. I agree that mercury and other compounds in the vaccines are odd and not wise to put in our children. So, what is the answer? I want mercury free vaccines myself but I don't think there is a clear cut answer. I guess I have to decide which would make me feel worse: Autistic child induced by vaccine or a brain damaged child from meningitis related to measles b/c lack of vaccine. I am hoping time will tell and we can get to the bottom of this quickly.
I do find it strange that a newborn needs a Hep. B vaccine. My pedi. wanted him to get it at his one week check up. I told her I don't think he will be having sex or doing drugs for awhile and I am immune. I mean really. I think she thought I was strange considering I am a nurse and all but I think they get too many too soon. Some I think are necessary and others I think can wait until later. Others, much later. And you know, I have received that crazy MMR vaccine I think 4 times and I am still not immune. Being a nurse, that concerns me bc I would hate to get pregnant and then get Rubella because it is dangerous to the fetus. I think I read a threat about a job forcing a woman to get the shot for employment. As far as I know, there is a thing called The Patient's Bill of Rights. Right to refuse treatment especially if there is a concern for harm.
I do get the flu vaccine. Hey, I am a NICU and a Peds nurse. Can't spread it to them or my babies. Never had the flu. You know, there is an interesting point to the flu vaccine. Granted, last years' did not cover the flu we saw and it was a bad strain. But, my Pedi said that there is some hope that if a person continuously gets the flu vaccine, it could possibly provide some protection if and/or when the Avian flu comes. Don't know. Thought it was interesting. And this is really off the wall, but an Oxford study showed that there is a possibility that women who were past their 20th week in pregnancy and got the flu had an increased risk of Schizophrenia later in life. How does one come up with that study. I found it when I was researching that tamaflu drug they give to people with the flu and to see if it was pregnancy friendly and what the benefits to risks ratio was. Turns out, better to work out the flu on your own if pregnant. I don't think it is ever appropriate to risk the fetus is you don't have to.
I don't know if what I am rattling on about is appropriate for this forum or not, but I think it shows an unbiased side with some interesting questions and points to ponder. Plus, I would like other people's educated information.
I do find it strange that a newborn needs a Hep. B vaccine. My pedi. wanted him to get it at his one week check up. I told her I don't think he will be having sex or doing drugs for awhile and I am immune. I mean really. I think she thought I was strange considering I am a nurse and all but I think they get too many too soon. Some I think are necessary and others I think can wait until later. Others, much later. And you know, I have received that crazy MMR vaccine I think 4 times and I am still not immune. Being a nurse, that concerns me bc I would hate to get pregnant and then get Rubella because it is dangerous to the fetus. I think I read a threat about a job forcing a woman to get the shot for employment. As far as I know, there is a thing called The Patient's Bill of Rights. Right to refuse treatment especially if there is a concern for harm.
I do get the flu vaccine. Hey, I am a NICU and a Peds nurse. Can't spread it to them or my babies. Never had the flu. You know, there is an interesting point to the flu vaccine. Granted, last years' did not cover the flu we saw and it was a bad strain. But, my Pedi said that there is some hope that if a person continuously gets the flu vaccine, it could possibly provide some protection if and/or when the Avian flu comes. Don't know. Thought it was interesting. And this is really off the wall, but an Oxford study showed that there is a possibility that women who were past their 20th week in pregnancy and got the flu had an increased risk of Schizophrenia later in life. How does one come up with that study. I found it when I was researching that tamaflu drug they give to people with the flu and to see if it was pregnancy friendly and what the benefits to risks ratio was. Turns out, better to work out the flu on your own if pregnant. I don't think it is ever appropriate to risk the fetus is you don't have to.
I don't know if what I am rattling on about is appropriate for this forum or not, but I think it shows an unbiased side with some interesting questions and points to ponder. Plus, I would like other people's educated information.
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) see the absolute worst of the worst cases. Keep in mind that pertussis is endemic and is in no way a "rare" disease.
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