No to jabs

Why wouldn't you vaccinate? Like genuine question. Medicine has developed for a reason and vaccines save thousands of lives a year, if not hundreds of thousands. Vaccines dont cause autism (that was 1 study by 1 man in the 1950s that has never been accepted). Not wanting to be preachy to you, but I would highly recommend you do some research into why vaccines are necessary, from reputable sources. https://www.unicef.org/parenting/health/parents-frequently-asked-questions-vaccines

I’ve not vaccinated my baby. She’s 3 months old now and strictly breastfed. Her dad has came home with a flu and a really bad cough, I got it too. She’s been totally fine and hasn’t even had so much as a runny nose. Everytime I come on here I see women stating their babies have become so ill off their first jabs to the point one even said hers stopped eating and drinking. I’m not risking it. I have a friend who’s sibling also had seizures after their first jabs and they are now older and needing 24/7 care.

@Caz what does catching flu have to do with babies' vaccines? It isn't one of them. Of course flu can be deadly for babies (and children and adults), but these vaccines protect against deadly childhood diseases which you don't pass antibodies for in breastmilk. Please understand also that correlation and causation are not the same, it's very sad that your friend's sibling has seizures but that could have been caused by something other than the vaccines which are proven to be safe and effective. Like Robyn said, OP should take the time to research using reputable sources, not the opinion of one homeopath (someone who is not qualified to give advice on the topic).

@Ruby op asked if anyone has decided against vaccine. I have, hence why I answered giving my reason? Please understand that just because you agree with them not everybody has to. I do, however, agree that Op should research more and make an informed decision based what she feels is right x

Funnily enough you lot of pro vaxxers aren’t qualified to give advice either… most of you just blindly follow the schedule you’re told to by someone you don’t know 🤷🏼‍♀️hats off to you if you did the research and still decided to get them, at least you made an informed decision. She didn’t ask for qualified advice though, she just asked for advice. I’ll never understand why every time someone asks for advice on not vaccinating or advice about them in general that you lot always jump down the throats of people who say they haven’t vaccinated. What’s it to you, like just move on if it’s not your opinion because clogging up the comments with an argument over your views isn’t helping the person who posted! I’m pro choice btw, so you do what you think is best and I’ll do the same. Our lg is 11 months and hasn’t had any as of yet, debating polio but trying to find a doctors willing to do stand-alone as I won’t get any combined

@Meg herd immunity is "what it is to us". And yes I did my research thank you, I am a risk practitioner for work and actually understand tolerability of risk. I haven't jumped down anyone's throat, just explained a little bit about correlation Vs causation and pointed out that the flu has nothing to do with the first lot of vaccinations. You are welcome to just ignore my comment if you don't like it?

@Caz I'm glad we agree that OP should research more

I’ve done a lot of research which is why I’m now leaning towards no vaccination. However as this is such a taboo I’m wondering if anyone can offer advice - we are advised by NHS to vaccinate however it’s a lot more vaccinations than when I was little and when my mum was little, we didn’t have boosters etc and I can’t shake the thought of if my son does get one of the illnesses that the vaccines protect against i wont be able to live with myself! Also, homeopath had a huge amount of resources and research to back what we discussed Thanks

@Meg thank you! Have you taken her on holiday yet? This is something I’m nervous on doing if I decide against

I didn't get my LO vaccinated either. He is totally fine. He is 9 months old and been abroad 3 times so far. We had several visitors from abroad as well. He only had a runny nose twice so far, despite attending to baby groups several times a week and putting everything into his mouth. But of course, it has to be your own decision.

We haven’t been abroad but have been up to busier places and down to our home town. We don’t really take holidays abroad in general, but we make people wait 2 weeks before seeing baby after they’ve been somewhere! Some things over there are nasty and there’s no vaccine for them anyway so wouldn’t make a difference. If you do like to travel that’s something you’ll have to weigh up! It does also depend on if you’ll be staying in tourist areas or not. Also agree there are so many more than when we were children! Both my partner and I don’t agree with these newer lot and what’s annoying is they’re combining those newer vaccines with the older ones and not having the option to do standalone. No way on earth you’re putting something in my baby that you don’t have 30+ years of outcome on

Incog the reason there are more vaccinations now is because medicine has advanced. When you were little, you were able to have protection against diseases that would have been prevalent when your mum was little etc. And now our LOs have access more protection against even more diseases that can be really nasty. It’s absolutely your decision but please consider how 50 years ago parents would have been desperate to protect their children from common childhood diseases that can cause serious complications or death. It’s maddening that as a society vaccination uptake is decreasing and allowing these diseases to re-emerge. There’s nothing wrong with doing your own research and coming to your own conclusions, just be sure that whatever decision you make is one you can live with.

@Ruby I never said you did jump down anyone’s throat, otherwise I would’ve tagged you. It’s a generalised comment based on what always happens on these posts about vaccines. You won’t change anyone’s mind about vaccines whether they’re into them or not so no point going into “I know better” mentality. Won’t be responding to any further comments regarding this because it’s not helpful to the op. You have your opinion and I mine and there’s no problem at all in them differing :)