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Uniti had one round of shots at 4 months old.
Only because I was dumb and let me family bully me into it.
I guess they gave her the HepB vax.
At the time, I had no idea newborns were receiving this!!
I regret getting her shots.
She had no side effects or allergic reactions, but I remember being upset before i took her, thinking, my baby is pure, healthy, and she wont be after today (at least pure). My heart was against it from the beginning, and after they had me pin her down so they could shove that needle in her leg, I vowed to never return.
And have not.
And will not.
The only vax I think she should get, actually, everyone in my house needs a booster for, is tetanus.
We are always working on backyard projects that involve nails and/or other items that can or could rust.
I would hate for one of us to get tetanus, when a simple shot COULD prevent it.
Which I know is the exact theory for pro-vax'ers.
I am going to sign the no vax waiver when she enters school, as well as one for Juniper.
Some things to consider:
If we lived in a highly populated area, I probably would vaccinate.
If my girls were in a highly populated daycare/preschool , I probably would vaccinate.
If there was an outbreak of any of the diseases vaccines supposedly prevent, I might vaccinte, though I have heard controversial discussions that vaccines won't always prevent/protect your kids from getting the disease.
This issue is about as touchy as circumsions, IMO.
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Becky,
single mom to 2 future women.
Feminist, vegetarian, cloth diapering, and not afraid to speak my mind!
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