Im pregnant and as worried as I am about bringing a child into this increasingly scary world, I also want absolutely to do right by her. So Im wondering if any of you know more about new born vaccinations, which ones are mandatory. I know that some have been linked to causing autism or brain damage in children, and even if it's a small percentage, it's not something im willing to risk. I myself will not be vaccinated for anything. So I feel strange about allowing my future baby to be. Any thoughts and information on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

I'm not sure about vaccines. Could people clarify the issue?


First, if the child is not vaccinated, he may, in the future, develop a terrible disease. Remember, when the first vaccine was use in the (18th?) century, it wasn't for population control. And vaccines DO prevent disease, so I suggest vaccinating.


On the other hand, there is vaccine abuse by the Establishment. My family grew up in Russia (I'm not Commie), and they only had to take one vaccine at a time. Here, they do 7 (!) in a single visit. And, according to Alex Jones, there is mercury in the vaccines. Also, some have cancer/AIDS.


I don't get it, if they wanted population control, can't they bann/mane unfordable certain vaccines, instead of putting mercury in them?

Check with your state health Dept. or your Doc.
I think these shots are a good thing. YMMV

Roper

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I believe newborns are usually given a hepatitis vaccine pretty soon after birth and the gooey slimy vitamin K (I think) is smeared in their eyes.

Im a proponent of minimal vaccines and single vaccines.
You can in fact order preservative free vaccines and single vaccines...

I know they have single vaccines because I took my son to the regular doctor for his boosters and they were goint to give him 5 separate shots at once...2 in one thigh and three in the other with a nurse at each leg.
rather than the all in one health department booster.

We opted to do two shots, then go back in a month later and do two more, then one more a month later.
The school was fine with that.

You can also wait a bit on some of the vaccines or spread them out a bit more,

Maternal antibodies from breast milk can also interfere with vaccines which is the reason so many boosters are given in the early years.

Find a doctor who practices a dual modality of conventional and holistic practices, DOs are often more willing to work with you on stuff like this than MDs.

If you cant find a doctor in your area look up holistic Veterinarians and ask them for a reference to a human doctor...that worked for us.

Hey guys thank you so much for your insight. This is something that my boyfriend and I want to be as informed as possible about. Im still researching but the links and info you've given have been helpful for sure.

I have 4 kids.
When they are born there is a shot they want to give immediately - forgot which it is as my youngest is now 4. You can tell them no and they can only argue with it, but it is your choice.

Then there are the MMR shots, I believe those were the ones that were linked to autism.
Funny thing is my brother-in-law, a biologist here in Hungary said there is nothing in the shots (besides dead bacteria, whatnot)...well, that may have been years back in the country because I do know this...

When I was in the doctors office years back, they had a list of potential issues from the vaccinations for kids, and one of them was autism. (This was at Emory in Atlanta.)

So seems my brother in law was not up to date or just had no clue. But again he is not involved with that line of work specifically.

Overall, it is your choice, you have a right to do as you see fit.
Dont let anyone, on either side pressure you, and dont make choices from fear.

Read, research, but make a decision on your momma instinct...

Peace

dAlen

Originally posted by damaged petalsI myself will not be vaccinated for anything. So I feel strange about allowing my future baby to be. Any thoughts and information on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

"do to others as you would have them do to you" - sounds like your mind is made up.
It does seem strange to do the opposite for your own kid that you feel is harmful for yourself. You answered your own question.

Peace

dAlen

Just as a little sidebar the mercury based preservative has been out of all of the vaccines (Except some flu shots) for years.

Originally posted by FredT
Just as a little sidebar the mercury based preservative has been out of all of the vaccines (Except some flu shots) for years.

Really? Didnt realize that. This is what was blamed for autism?
I do remember, as I stated above, that I saw in the docs office a bit, long complicated chart in a cabinet with some info on the bottom that explained all kind of this and thats and one actually said autism was a potential factor. (dont know if it was due to mercury or not)

Guess I should have ripped it off the wall and photocopied it, as later it seems that many people didnt believe this to be the case. But like I said this was maybe 6 years ago.

Again, I wish I had that poster as certain people I know, who think they know, would be amazed. - Hey I didnt make the facts.

Point is, I would like to see their revamped poster of info.

Peace

dAlen

Originally posted by dAlen
"do to others as you would have them do to you" - sounds like your mind is made up.
It does seem strange to do the opposite for your own kid that you feel is harmful for yourself. You answered your own question.

Well I know my body and when it's healthy, but im still learning about babies and what exactly they need. before a few months ago I knew almost nothing about babies. I knew to change them if they smell bad, and hand them back to mom if they cry. THAT WAS ABOUt iT. haha..so now Ive got stacks upon stacks of baby books and I feel like im cramming for the biggest test of my life.

Most articles I have read only say that MOST vaccines are mercury or ( Thimerosal--a preservative of mercury) free.

most...that's no bueno

Remember that you can debate all the vaccinations and "what ifs" until the cows come home but all that does is stress you out which is harmful to your baby. So, do the research and make an informed decision but try not to be too paranoid. I know its really difficult because that little person is depending on you 100% but the stress of paranoia will do more harm than good.
I myself am very ANTI vaccinations but, like a previous poster said, use your mommy instinct and all will be well.
Congrats to you and the father-to-be on this very joyous occasion!!