? 's For mothers that do not allow their children to get immunizations. 

I am wondering how your lo's did and or are doing without them?  Do you have a hard time trying to get them in school?  If yes... How do you get pass the "must have immunizations to attend" rules? 

Lastly... What reason did you give the doctor for not wanting to get them? 

I am really starting to question what I will do this time around and have been doing a little reading regarding this topic.  My first child got all his shots as they were recommended but I'm not so sure I want to go that route this time.  Please feel free to give as much info as possible.  As always I appreciate your advice and thank you in advance. :-) 

I am wondering how your lo's did and or are doing without them?  Do you have a hard time trying to get them in school?  If yes... How do you get pass the "must have immunizations to attend" rules? 

Lastly... What reason did you give the doctor for not wanting to get them? 

I am really starting to question what I will do this time around and have been doing a little reading regarding this topic.  My first child got all his shots as they were recommended but I'm not so sure I want to go that route this time.  Please feel free to give as much info as possible.  As always I appreciate your advice and thank you in advance. :-) 

I attended a medical conference with a friend (a neurologist) Friday and Saturday, (I go almost every year since my mother had a brain aneurysm) .  A lot of what I read/ heard I'm not even sure is published research but it was very intresting.  The purpose of the conference really had nothing to do with infant/ toddler immunizations it was mentioned briefly but being a mother it made me think about some things.  Hence the reason why I want more information from moms who have "been there done that". 

I attended a medical conference with a friend (a neurologist) Friday and Saturday, (I go almost every year since my mother had a brain aneurysm) .  A lot of what I read/ heard I'm not even sure is published research but it was very intresting.  The purpose of the conference really had nothing to do with infant/ toddler immunizations it was mentioned briefly but being a mother it made me think about some things.  Hence the reason why I want more information from moms who have "been there done that". 

I am pregnant with my fourth child.  My 3 boys have never been immunized and neither will this baby!  Most immunizations are given for illnesses that aren't even around anymore. Anyhow, my kids are all in school.  When you enroll your child, ask for an immunization exemption form.  You will be required to have a "council session"/lecture with your pediatrician, they sign it and your done!  No biggie.  Many parents look down on you for it... But many are in agreement and are doing the same thing. I had my doubts about shots years ago and after a friend who worked for an immunization drug distributer quit her job because she found it unethical and dishonest, I knew I was done.  She won't even immunize her kids! 

I am pregnant with my fourth child.  My 3 boys have never been immunized and neither will this baby!  Most immunizations are given for illnesses that aren't even around anymore. Anyhow, my kids are all in school.  When you enroll your child, ask for an immunization exemption form.  You will be required to have a "council session"/lecture with your pediatrician, they sign it and your done!  No biggie.  Many parents look down on you for it... But many are in agreement and are doing the same thing. I had my doubts about shots years ago and after a friend who worked for an immunization drug distributer quit her job because she found it unethical and dishonest, I knew I was done.  She won't even immunize her kids! 

Thank you so much for your feedback!  I have not made up my mind as to which way we will go but I like to research and read but above all getting info from a mother(s) that has experience with this ( or any other matter) is what I value most.  I love my docs and trust them, but I am not one of those people that are afraid to disagree and decline something (a doc recommends) if it rubs me the wrong way.  If I hadn't adopted such a characteristic my mother would not be alive today. 

Thank you so much for your feedback!  I have not made up my mind as to which way we will go but I like to research and read but above all getting info from a mother(s) that has experience with this ( or any other matter) is what I value most.  I love my docs and trust them, but I am not one of those people that are afraid to disagree and decline something (a doc recommends) if it rubs me the wrong way.  If I hadn't adopted such a characteristic my mother would not be alive today. 

I also plan to not give my 2nd son shots.  My first son i 2 1/2 and never had any and has never been sick.  You do get a hard time from some but its your child.  Also, my mother had a patient who said he worked with flu shots and knew what all went into them and said that he would never allow his family to get that injected in them. 

I also plan to not give my 2nd son shots.  My first son i 2 1/2 and never had any and has never been sick.  You do get a hard time from some but its your child.  Also, my mother had a patient who said he worked with flu shots and knew what all went into them and said that he would never allow his family to get that injected in them. 

This topic comes up on the Green Parentig board every now and then.  You might get some interesting feedback over there too.  I'm just about to dig into this myself... I'm going to start with Dr Sears Vaccine Book.  My instinct is to do a delayed time table, but we shall see. 

This topic comes up on the Green Parentig board every now and then.  You might get some interesting feedback over there too.  I'm just about to dig into this myself... I'm going to start with Dr Sears Vaccine Book.  My instinct is to do a delayed time table, but we shall see. 

My daughter is 4 1/2 I do not immunize her at all; nor will I this baby.  She had chicken pox at 1 1/2 (no big deal) other than that she is perfectly healthy.  If she goes to school (I haven't decided yet) you just sign a religious exempt form here in Oregon. 

My daughter is 4 1/2 I do not immunize her at all; nor will I this baby.  She had chicken pox at 1 1/2 (no big deal) other than that she is perfectly healthy.  If she goes to school (I haven't decided yet) you just sign a religious exempt form here in Oregon. 

Oh ok thnx I may do a cut and paste (idk).  Lol.  I was also thinking about looking into delaying v. None at all.  It's enough to make your head spin but it's my responsibility to be as well informed as possible so it is what it is.  Please Let me know what your thoughts are and what jumps out at you once you've done more research. 

Oh ok thnx I may do a cut and paste (idk).  Lol.  I was also thinking about looking into delaying v. None at all.  It's enough to make your head spin but it's my responsibility to be as well informed as possible so it is what it is.  Please Let me know what your thoughts are and what jumps out at you once you've done more research. 

I started out with a delayed schedule with my first (15 months) and I've decided to just wait until he's 3 to immunize him.  I won't give any shots to my 2nd until she's 3.  Just what I personally feel comfortable with and that's also how my husband and I were immunized as babies.  I just tell my dr that I'll talk to my husband about whatever vaccine is next and decide from there :)

I started out with a delayed schedule with my first (15 months) and I've decided to just wait until he's 3 to immunize him.  I won't give any shots to my 2nd until she's 3.  Just what I personally feel comfortable with and that's also how my husband and I were immunized as babies.  I just tell my dr that I'll talk to my husband about whatever vaccine is next and decide from there :)

My pediatrician won't accept patients who won't immunize.  I asked why just out of curiosity because I plan to have my child vaccinated.  She said one reason is the danger it poses to other kids.  One poster mentioned that kids get vaccinated for diseases that aren't around anymore, but it is important to keep in mind the fact that all kids in a couple generations have been vaccinated is precisely the reason that these diseases disappeared.  And so many people opting out is also the reason that some of the diseases are coming back, such as polio.  Another thing to consider is if your child ever plans to travel to other countries where they cannot benefit from herd immunity.  There is also a bad outbreak of pertussis is California now that has killed lots of babies, so tdp would protect them.  I can totally understand skipping varicella because chickenpox is not life threatening for kids, but in adults, it often requires hospitalization and can be deadly.  Also I work with kids with autism, and I have never seen any valid research linking vaccines and autism.  It is definitely a personal decision that every parent has to make, but just make sure the research is coming from legitimate sources. 

My pediatrician won't accept patients who won't immunize.  I asked why just out of curiosity because I plan to have my child vaccinated.  She said one reason is the danger it poses to other kids.  One poster mentioned that kids get vaccinated for diseases that aren't around anymore, but it is important to keep in mind the fact that all kids in a couple generations have been vaccinated is precisely the reason that these diseases disappeared.  And so many people opting out is also the reason that some of the diseases are coming back, such as polio.  Another thing to consider is if your child ever plans to travel to other countries where they cannot benefit from herd immunity.  There is also a bad outbreak of pertussis is California now that has killed lots of babies, so tdp would protect them.  I can totally understand skipping varicella because chickenpox is not life threatening for kids, but in adults, it often requires hospitalization and can be deadly.  Also I work with kids with autism, and I have never seen any valid research linking vaccines and autism.  It is definitely a personal decision that every parent has to make, but just make sure the research is coming from legitimate sources. 

I respect your right to not immunize your children but to say your doing as many diseases they immunize against arent around anymore is not really valid, these disease aren"t a threat because we immunize against them.  Have you seen a baby who is too young to be immunized dying from whopping cough because other people choose not to immunize their child so the disease keeps having out breaks, it is cruel.  I support your decision as they are your children but it also impacts other people's children

I respect your right to not immunize your children but to say your doing as many diseases they immunize against arent around anymore is not really valid, these disease aren"t a threat because we immunize against them.  Have you seen a baby who is too young to be immunized dying from whopping cough because other people choose not to immunize their child so the disease keeps having out breaks, it is cruel.  I support your decision as they are your children but it also impacts other people's children

These diseases aren't Around because people get shots to prevent them.  Having your child not immunized can put other peoples babies at risk that aren't old enough to get certain shotsYet.  While I do not get a flu shot and am not on board with a chicken pox vacc all the basic shots my kids will get.  I will not put my kids or other kids at risk.  It's people who think it only effects them that maybe need to open their eyes.  Law and order had an excellent episode about this very thing. 

These diseases aren't Around because people get shots to prevent them.  Having your child not immunized can put other peoples babies at risk that aren't old enough to get certain shotsYet.  While I do not get a flu shot and am not on board with a chicken pox vacc all the basic shots my kids will get.  I will not put my kids or other kids at risk.  It's people who think it only effects them that maybe need to open their eyes.  Law and order had an excellent episode about this very thing. 

I put my kids in a delayed schedule.  I think that their bodies are just too young to get vaccinated before 15 months or so, and then we spread out vaccinations and do them selectively.  I don't think I would completely unvax, because as other posters have said, not vaccinating your child does not only affect your child but other children around them.  So I definitely vaccinate, but on my terms and my schedule and only vaccinate for certain things. 

I put my kids in a delayed schedule.  I think that their bodies are just too young to get vaccinated before 15 months or so, and then we spread out vaccinations and do them selectively.  I don't think I would completely unvax, because as other posters have said, not vaccinating your child does not only affect your child but other children around them.  So I definitely vaccinate, but on my terms and my schedule and only vaccinate for certain things. 

I certainly support all parents' rights to choose what they think is the best course for their children.  That said, I personally feel like I chose the pediatrician I did because she has the expertise I do not.  She recommends vaccination and I agree it's the right choice.  There is much research showing that non-vaccination affects all children, even those who have been vaccinated.  While you must protect your own child first, please keep our kids in mind, as well!  Good luck with your research and decision. 

I certainly support all parents' rights to choose what they think is the best course for their children.  That said, I personally feel like I chose the pediatrician I did because she has the expertise I do not.  She recommends vaccination and I agree it's the right choice.  There is much research showing that non-vaccination affects all children, even those who have been vaccinated.  While you must protect your own child first, please keep our kids in mind, as well!  Good luck with your research and decision. 

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