I've seen countless times on this site how the pertussis vaccine does NOT prevent transmission. Still it is common for articles to say the opposite, as in the one below I just read today.<br><br>
In fact I was just at my (mainstream) pediatrician this week for a check up for my son (2 1/2) who has not yet had his "booster" for DTaP (this is in reference to the 4th shot... he did have the first 3 on schedule) and while talking about it (I mentioned I may give him one booster at age 4, I do not agree with both on the schedule) she asked me if I was up to date, because if not, I could "spread" it to him. (I havent been vaxed since before kindergarten over 33 years ago and have no plans to get any again.)<br><br>
So my question is, what sources exactly are you using to conclude that the vaccine does NOT prevent transmission? Both sides cannot be right and I'm starting to 2nd guess myself here. The DTaP series is the only one my son has had, and I am still not entirely sure whether he will remain vaccine free from here on out or possibly receive this booster (if so, I'd like it to be age 4-5) At his age, I am no longer concerned with his ability to fight off pertussis, he is a strong healthy child still breastfed... but the booster would be for the T part (to prevent the possibility of receivng the mercury containing Tig shot in even of future ER visit) - probably not a super reason to vaccinate, but I am so highly against knowingly injecting mercury into a child (anyone for that matter), I am considering this option to avoid this possible scenerio (anyone have any thoughts on that as well?)<br><br>
Any comments or helpful advice? I'd love to delve a little deeper into any sources anyone has on vaccine effectiveness and prevention of transmission of pertussis.<br><br><br><div style="margin:20px;margin-top:5px;">
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<table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="99%"><tr><td class="alt2" style="border:1px inset;">But while Callie was too young to receive the vaccine, family members and those around Callie should have been immunized. Transmission by adults who are not vaccinated themselves or who have not received the recommended booster shot is responsible for most pertussis cases among babies. In fact, half of babies with pertussis are infected by their parents.</td>
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<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/baby-whooping-cough-death-doctors-urge-vaccination-family/story?id=10492381" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/bab...ry?id=10492381</a>
In fact I was just at my (mainstream) pediatrician this week for a check up for my son (2 1/2) who has not yet had his "booster" for DTaP (this is in reference to the 4th shot... he did have the first 3 on schedule) and while talking about it (I mentioned I may give him one booster at age 4, I do not agree with both on the schedule) she asked me if I was up to date, because if not, I could "spread" it to him. (I havent been vaxed since before kindergarten over 33 years ago and have no plans to get any again.)<br><br>
So my question is, what sources exactly are you using to conclude that the vaccine does NOT prevent transmission? Both sides cannot be right and I'm starting to 2nd guess myself here. The DTaP series is the only one my son has had, and I am still not entirely sure whether he will remain vaccine free from here on out or possibly receive this booster (if so, I'd like it to be age 4-5) At his age, I am no longer concerned with his ability to fight off pertussis, he is a strong healthy child still breastfed... but the booster would be for the T part (to prevent the possibility of receivng the mercury containing Tig shot in even of future ER visit) - probably not a super reason to vaccinate, but I am so highly against knowingly injecting mercury into a child (anyone for that matter), I am considering this option to avoid this possible scenerio (anyone have any thoughts on that as well?)<br><br>
Any comments or helpful advice? I'd love to delve a little deeper into any sources anyone has on vaccine effectiveness and prevention of transmission of pertussis.<br><br><br><div style="margin:20px;margin-top:5px;">
<div class="smallfont" style="margin-bottom:2px;">Quote:</div>
<table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="99%"><tr><td class="alt2" style="border:1px inset;">But while Callie was too young to receive the vaccine, family members and those around Callie should have been immunized. Transmission by adults who are not vaccinated themselves or who have not received the recommended booster shot is responsible for most pertussis cases among babies. In fact, half of babies with pertussis are infected by their parents.</td>
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<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/baby-whooping-cough-death-doctors-urge-vaccination-family/story?id=10492381" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/bab...ry?id=10492381</a>