It's Bound to come up. And it's been in the news a lot lately. I'm talking about the V word. No, not THAT V word!
I’m talking about vaccinations. It is quite a touchy subject depending on who you talk to. And up until a few months ago, I had no idea that the subject of vaccinations could be so controversial. I used to assume that everyone just did it and they started right after they were born in the hospital.
I’m talking about vaccinations. It is quite a touchy subject depending on who you talk to. And up until a few months ago, I had no idea that the subject of vaccinations could be so controversial. I used to assume that everyone just did it and they started right after they were born in the hospital.
Then my wife got pregnant. And we decided on a home birth. And I started reading and researching all the
alternatives out there. If ignorance is
bliss, what is the opposite? Yeah, that’s
how I’m feeling.
Assuming you are truly unbiased, there is
good information on both sides of this topic.
Yes, vaccinations save lives.
Yes, they have side effects. Yes,
the chances of experiencing said side effects are very, very small. So are the chances of winning the powerball,
but people still manage to do that, too.
And many of the illnesses that vaccinations were created for are not as ‘deadly’
as they once were. (At least not in this country)
Sooo….
Lots of information to sort through.
Everybody has the right answer and it’s never the same as the answer that
anyone else comes up with.
It is completely impossible to avoid being
an ass when it comes to vaccinations. Like
everything else about parenting, it’s time to trust myself to make the best
decision for my family. And when someone
asks about it, I can politely misdirect them by showing them cute pictures of
my daughter… like these.
I just want to throw this out there. When you don't get your child vaccinated you are also putting everyone else at risk when they do contract the disease. We have a lot of pertussis in Colorado and when I see a patient for it I have to be treated too because I am allergic to the vaccine. It is a personal choice though and you have to do what is right for your family.
ReplyDeleteYep. That's my biggest argument for vaccinations. It's not always about your own kid, but everyone your kid comes in contact with. Many of these childhood illnesses are much worse if an adult gets them. BTW, how did you find out about your Pertussis vaccine allergy? What were the side effects you experienced if you don't mind me asking?
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