Post by bunnyfungo on Aug 13, 2016 18:58:39 GMT -5
So how common is the pediarix combo? Because my kid is only 6 months, so is not like I'm out of the vaccine game, and I've literally never heard of it. I would think the hospitals would recommend Hep B at birth until it's more common, no? Because then you'd have a ton of people turning it down, just to find out that they are behind now.
So how common is the pediarix combo? Because my kid is only 6 months, so is not like I'm out of the vaccine game, and I've literally never heard of it. I would think the hospitals would recommend Hep B at birth until it's more common, no? Because then you'd have a ton of people turning it down, just to find out that they are behind now.
You are still supposed to get the newborn dose with Pediarix. Your child just gets 4 doses of Hep B instead of the necessary 3. No doctor or nurse should be recommending forgoing the dose at birth, I think this was a case of misinformed healthcare professional.
So how common is the pediarix combo? Because my kid is only 6 months, so is not like I'm out of the vaccine game, and I've literally never heard of it. I would think the hospitals would recommend Hep B at birth until it's more common, no? Because then you'd have a ton of people turning it down, just to find out that they are behind now.
I've never heard of it but my kid is 3. I would *hope* that the hosp would know if your pedi uses it or not. Like, they asked me who my pedi would be when I delivered to send records and my pedi had privileges at the hospital and did rounds at the nursery on any of their patients. If your pedi doesn't have privileges I don't know. I guess it would have to be on the mother to find out? I could see where it could get confusing and end up having babies miss a dose
So how common is the pediarix combo? Because my kid is only 6 months, so is not like I'm out of the vaccine game, and I've literally never heard of it. I would think the hospitals would recommend Hep B at birth until it's more common, no? Because then you'd have a ton of people turning it down, just to find out that they are behind now.
You are still supposed to get the newborn dose with Pediarix. Your child just gets 4 doses of Hep B instead of the necessary 3. No doctor or nurse should be recommending forgoing the dose at birth, I think this was a case of misinformed healthcare professional.
Question: One of my coworkers has not had any vaccines. Ever. He's 25. An advisor finally got him to get the Tdap about a month ago.
I want to bring my baby to work at some point. This coworker would never dream of holding the kid. But, like... should I insist he isn't even around?
Ehhhh I feel like that would be pushing it. I mean, he has to be at work, the baby doesn't. I'm sure it will be fine as long as he isn't holding the baby.
Question: One of my coworkers has not had any vaccines. Ever. He's 25. An advisor finally got him to get the Tdap about a month ago.
I want to bring my baby to work at some point. This coworker would never dream of holding the kid. But, like... should I insist he isn't even around?
How does one get into that line of work without having vaccines? Even if his parents didn't have him vaccinated, wouldn't he start learning about this stuff in the course of college and his career and go, this is a thing I really really should do. Lol.
Question: One of my coworkers has not had any vaccines. Ever. He's 25. An advisor finally got him to get the Tdap about a month ago.
I want to bring my baby to work at some point. This coworker would never dream of holding the kid. But, like... should I insist he isn't even around?
How does one get into that line of work without having vaccines? Even if his parents didn't have him vaccinated, wouldn't he start learning about this stuff in the course of college and his career and go, this is a thing I really really should do. Lol.
How does one get into that line of work without having vaccines? Even if his parents didn't have him vaccinated, wouldn't he start learning about this stuff in the course of college and his career and go, this is a thing I really really should do. Lol.
I think joy does research? So probably not required like it is for me. I am required to have all the shots and I have to get the flu shot every year (which I would do any way).
I meant more along the lines of, dude, you're a scientist!! Unless she means a coworker that works in some other capacity, like admin work or something.
Hi. No, he's a research assistant in my lab. He's been there about a year. He has a host of issues. And yes, he should be vaccinated to be working there but.. well.. I can't even begin because it's not my circus or my monkeys as he doesn't directly work with me.
The Vitamin K thing is so fucking stupid because it's not even a vaccine. The side effects are pretty much just pain at injection site. And the thing it's preventing is rare but very serious. It's one of the most clear-cut decisions you can make as a parent.
All I know is this is why I love my pediatrician. If you have any questions/concerns he makes sure to discuss them with you in a way you understand and if you choose to do a delayed vaccination schedule they are very approachable but make sure you know all risks associated with it.
Post by fancynewbeesly on Aug 13, 2016 19:42:08 GMT -5
Vaccines are my hill to die on. Especially since Reese can't have any! (And can't for at least 6-9 more months, plus all the chemo most likely wiped out her original vaccines.)
Her medical plan for kindergarten ensures that EVERY student in her class is vaccinated.
Last year when she was still on treatment, if she was EXPOSED to chicken pox---not having it, just exposed---she would have had to be out of school for about 3 weeks and most likely in the hospital.
Although, apparently some doctors don't vaccinate. Which is just....
One of my closest friends has a very crunchy, anti vax sister who was recently going through nursing school. When she refused to get vaccinated they wouldn't let her continue the program until she was vaccinated. She eventually caved, thank God. I just don't understand this.
DS got the Pediatrix, and I was told by a nurse that the hep B was redundant, I make no claims that I'm right or anything, I just made a choice with the info I was given, and my feelings. I didn't want DS pricked any more than nessecary at birth, so I skipped on the one at birth.
Post by easilyunamused on Aug 13, 2016 20:58:45 GMT -5
Excuse my ignorance and I know I could just google, but if your vaccinated, wouldn't you be protected from non vaccinated people? Like if they had measles, you'd be immune?
Excuse my ignorance and I know I could just google, but if your vaccinated, wouldn't you be protected from non vaccinated people? Like if they had measles, you'd be immune?
Not everyone forms immunity. Unless you have your titres checked, you don't know for sure. Most of the outrage around vaccinations comes from protecting the vulnerable through herd immunity though.
Plus you can be exposed and have your body fight it off and still give it to a vulnerable person.
Ok thanks. I totally understand protecting the people who can not be vaccinated. Always wondered about the other.
DS got the Pediatrix, and I was told by a nurse that the hep B was redundant, I make no claims that I'm right or anything, I just made a choice with the info I was given, and my feelings. I didn't want DS pricked any more than nessecary at birth, so I skipped on the one at birth.
This is correct. An infant just needs 3 doses, 2 months apart before 12 mo of hep B. Most clinics carry the combo vaccines mentioned earlier. Some do run out, and it depends on what your pedi has for your Insurance. Vaccines for children used for those on Medicaid are often different or available at different times than those from insurance and vice Versa. We've had to delay in the past when all my pedi had was the other type as they can't "borrow" from the different finding sources. It was just a few weeks delay though. Back to the original questions though. The CDC recommends that because you want to give an infant some immunity in case they are not followed up after delivery. It is more common than you realize.. And you can start as a newborn safely. You just need the 3 doses though 4 is not harmful and most pedi don't use individual vaccines without the help B in it. Hope this info is helpful. Great thread!
Also is my hill. There are tons of anti-vaxers at our church so our baby boy doesn't even go to nursery. Even more so now that he is still too young for the MMR and my MMR vaccine is no longer fighting Rubella. My midwives and OB told me I could get it right after birth but not sooner. So we get to go into the winter season with me unprotected and baby boy finally able to get it in November.
I told one of the ladies that we will not be going around them until we are vaccinated. She came back to me saying that there hasn't even been a case of Rubella where we live since 2001. ....Like I'm being ridiculous.
I hardly left the house with my 2 until they had their 2 mo vaccines. And part of me leaving a church was all the unvaccinated kiddos in nursery. I understand!
Also is my hill. There are tons of anti-vaxers at our church so our baby boy doesn't even go to nursery. Even more so now that he is still too young for the MMR and my MMR vaccine is no longer fighting Rubella. My midwives and OB told me I could get it right after birth but not sooner. So we get to go into the winter season with me unprotected and baby boy finally able to get it in November.
I told one of the ladies that we will not be going around them until we are vaccinated. [bolded]She came back to me saying that there hasn't even been a case of Rubella where we live since 2001. ....Like I'm being ridiculous.[bolded]
No, there hasn't been because parents were vaccinating their children then ffs. I heard the same argument..."well not one has had polio in how long?" Because of being responsible and vaccinating! Duh! Logic is not strong with these non vaxxers.
Edited to add my bolding on mobile isn't working. This is to you comment about Rubella not being seen since 2001.
Although, apparently some doctors don't vaccinate. Which is just....
One of my closest friends has a very crunchy, anti vax sister who was recently going through nursing school. When she refused to get vaccinated they wouldn't let her continue the program until she was vaccinated. She eventually caved, thank God. I just don't understand this.
Jesus Christ. Did she not understand that she would be putting herself and her patients at risk working unvaccinated as a nurse? I just don't understand that level of ignorance. I really don't.
My friends sister is like this too (but not a nurse). My friend defended her and was like "well it's her choice as a parent" as if it was the same as deciding when to start cereal. Fuck no, I told her that her sister is an asshole and that she was stupid for bringing her newborn around her 3 unvaccinated nieces. We're not friends anymore.
My mom is a nursing instructor, and she has this happen every year. There's always at least one student who doesn't want to comply. They very very rarely drop out because of it.
I think that makes me even madder at them because it turns out their stance on vaccines wasn't actually life or death for them like they'd like you to believe.
There is an entire Facebook group called Nurses Against Vaccines.
It is terrible.
And basically started by some floozy playboy bunny spreading rumors.
I've had 2 "friends" not vaccinate because they were worried about autism. And both of their kids fall on the spectrum. I know we need to figure out what's causing this, but we also need to protect children from very deadly illnesses.
Also is my hill. There are tons of anti-vaxers at our church so our baby boy doesn't even go to nursery. Even more so now that he is still too young for the MMR and my MMR vaccine is no longer fighting Rubella. My midwives and OB told me I could get it right after birth but not sooner. So we get to go into the winter season with me unprotected and baby boy finally able to get it in November.
I told one of the ladies that we will not be going around them until we are vaccinated. She came back to me saying that there hasn't even been a case of Rubella where we live since 2001. ....Like I'm being ridiculous.
People amaze me. Like, that's great, I'd like to keep it that way. I was believed to have had an allergic reaction to a pertussis vaccine as a kid, so when I had DS I didn't get it because the doc didn't want to risk the reaction, so since I was at risk I was extra careful to make sure everyone who would be in contact with DS got it. Some thought I was being crazy. Whatever. They complied.
Vaccines are my hill to die on. Especially since Reese can't have any! (And can't for at least 6-9 more months, plus all the chemo most likely wiped out her original vaccines.)
Her medical plan for kindergarten ensures that EVERY student in her class is vaccinated.
Last year when she was still on treatment, if she was EXPOSED to chicken pox---not having it, just exposed---she would have had to be out of school for about 3 weeks and most likely in the hospital.
So yep. My hill to die on.
THIS. THIS IS WHY YOU VACCINATE, PEOPLE!!! You don't need to protect your super speshul sneauflake from "autism." You need to protect kids like, Reese, who can't get vaccines and need herd immunity to protect them. Jaysus!
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