Comments on: H1N1: Our Decision Regarding Vaccination

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:58:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing your family's decision–I appreciate your thoughts. I haven't decided for sure if I will have my children get it. When my middle guy (now 5) was 7 weeks old, he got RSV and spent 7 days on a ventilator in intensive care. This was a very scary experience–one I don't want to go through again. Right now I have a 3 month old at home, and I am trying like crazy to keep him healthy (along with my other children). I can say that I do believe that washing your hands all of the time has to help. It's working so far for us (and I'm pretty fanatic about it). It just means that lotion is a must! Thanks again for the post!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:50:28 +0000

I agree with willowsprite! I'm also pregnant and due to the fact that it is new, there are no records as to whether or not it could or would harm the baby, and it contains mercury (10 times the amount in ONE shot than is normally recommended – and that's just in the one for pregnancy – the non-pregnant vaccine contains more mercury) which I believe can be very, very harmful. I also agree that the H1N1 thing is being blown out of proportion…my friend and I did a bunch of research on it and she found a stat that said that normally in one year, about 300 people per day (worldwide) die from the seasonal flu. So far from H1N1 the stats are at 3 people a day (worldwide) dying from it. And I know we haven't hit the coldest part of the year yet, but that is a pretty big difference if you ask me. Anyways, obviously we are not getting any flu shots. (on the other hand, I do not condemn people who do decide to get the shot – each family has to decide what is best for their family ).

By: Multi-tasking Mommy

Multi-tasking Mommy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:48:03 +0000

It's such a tough decision. Right now, we are saying no, but I think about it every single day! We are scared of the risks involved, but then again, there are risks either way!

By: willowsprite

willowsprite — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:44:52 +0000

It's hard when you're bombarded by so many influences telling you to get the shot. Hearing it on the news all the time dosen't help either. The facts are that it's new, hasn't been tested, and it contains toxic mercury. I'm pregnant so everyone's telling me to get it, but I decided not to based on these facts.
I think the H1N1 "pandemic" is being blown way out of proportion. People are scared because it's relatively new. My feelings are to wait and see as well. If you catch the symptoms early, there are ways to ease through it.
Great blog post.

By: Beth@Not a Bow in Sight

Beth@Not a Bow in Sight — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:18:00 +0000

Of course, you know we had the H1N1 at our house. The kids were pretty sick (and so was their daddy) but we all took Tamiflu and were only sick about five days instead of 7-10 days.

I plan on getting the shot for my 15 month old. Even though he was already exposed, I feel like he's just too little to take any health risks.

It's tough to make a decision like that, especially with all the fear that the media is good at spreading. I have no doubt you'll make the best decision for your family.

By: Tickled Pink Talk

Tickled Pink Talk — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:14:27 +0000

I did have my boys get the vaccination, but my son has really bad asthma so is at a higher risk of complications – and kids have been dropping like flies at their school! Good luck as you continue to make these decisions. It is never easy, is it?

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:49:17 +0000

My family isn't getting it. I taught 9 years in the public school system and only ever got the flu shot once. I kind of feel that this is the same thing, only with a different name.

My 9 month old son's pediatrician said she wasn't going to have her kids get it yet. I figure that since my son isn't in daycare, he's not as high risk as other children may be.

But I'm with you….'yet' is a good way to look at it – surrounded with prayer.