To vax or not to vax…

Im a mom of a 4 YO and expecting my second mid May. Literally right around the corner and I still feel undecided about vaccinations. My son is up to date on vaccines (not including COVID - my family chose not to do this so none of us are) and he is also circumcised - both things that I wish I had done more research on before just going with the “norm” and not really exploring potential consequences and other options. I’m relieved I’m having a girl this time around because at least I don’t have to make a decision whether or not to circumsize, but I still feel unprepared when it comes to vaccinations despite doing research. I would love to hear your perspectives and experiences. If you could go back and decide differently, would you? What personal research or experience if any, helped you make your decision?

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I'm all the way pro vaccine. I work in a pediatric hospital, I've seen kids die from illness because they weren't vaccinated. These conditions are rare because of vaccines. The benefits outway the risks.

My 2 y.o. is fully vaccinated and I haven’t looked back. I even considered getting the 2nd MMR dose early because of the measles outbreak. We’re in a fairly clear area, so we still have time. Vaccinations are proven to be safe and effective to the general public. There are some cases where vaccination isn’t an option (medically sensitive/delicate children) but the majority of the population can handle vaccinations. The most common risk is a fever and that even is mild. As always, talk to your child’s pediatrician for their specific needs.

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I'm pro vaccine all the way. I work in pediatrics and I see first hand the devastation that can happen from a completely preventable disease. Thousands of perfectly healthy children die from the flu/RSV/Whooping cough every single year....many of whom I have personally cared for in my career. I've also cared for kids with measles who may not have died, but whose lives are forever changed because of the medical course they endured to survive it. No one can make that decision for you but I would urge you to educate yourself with peer reviewed sources like the CDC, NIH, AAP or NHS publications.

Pro vaccine. Space them out if receiving a lot at once makes you nervous, but for the love of whatever deity you believe in, please don't let your kids be at risk of dying from a preventable disease.

I really appreciate the feedback 🫶🏾🫶🏾

I'm pro vaccine other than a couple due to reactions but all the super important ones my children have had x

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