To Vaccinate or Not To?

This morning this is what I posted on facebook...

Hattie Patterson

Watching the Today show and they're discussing pediatricians turning away children who haven't been vaccinated. I think this is a great idea. They should educate themselves on vaccines and be thoughtful of other children who can catch an illness from their child. They should find a Dr. who has the same beliefs as them & go there.

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    I agree 100%

    2 hours ago ·
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    I agree completely!!!

    2 hours ago ·
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    My sons father and I made the decision to not vaccinate our son. he is 5 and it has been a decision that hasn't been regretted. If vaccinations work and do what they are said to do then the vaccinated kids have nothing to worry about.

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    Girl, when Luke was 4 months old he had a BAD reaction, and he almost didn't come out of it. I used to agree, but until u almost lose your child, u might change your mind!! The light in his lil' eyes was gone, it was like he was here, but he wasn't...Im SO blessed!

    about an hour ago ·
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  • But our pediatrician sent us packing too! lol!
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    Parents should also research vaccinations, their ingredients, and there short and long term side affects

    about an hour ago
    
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    Hattie Patterson

    Wrong Angela. It's the newborns and older babies who haven't received all their vaccines yet who can catch something if your son or another child is carrying it and it's proven that the most likely place to catch it is at a pedi office. I have researched all vaccines my boys have received and I'm also really sad that after asking my boys pedi almost 12 years ago if their vaccines contain mercury (which they don't) I was the first person to ask them. You're right people, should educate themselves.

    about an hour ago ·
    
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    Hattie Patterson

    Candice I feel where you're coming from. We had a long first year with our youngest, Evan. He was a premie, 2 months early, and had 2 very sever cases of RSV and long periods of time in the PICU. So I know way to well what your talking about. I also refused follow up visit at the pedi's office because at the time they still saw unvaccinated children and I didn't want to take the chance of him catching something with his already weak immune system. I still respect y'all's decisions b/c that's the way y'all want to raise y'alls children and people should raise their children based on their beliefs!!!

    about an hour ago ·
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    I definitely agree.

    5 minutes ago ·

So what I was wondering what y'all think of this topic? Hope y'all have a happy Thursday!