My child is currently almost 4 months. So far, she has had I believe (4?) shots total and had a blood thinner when born (and the nurses told me that most newborns have this shot when born, due to their blood being thicker?). Not sure if this statement was true or not?
Anyway, the news channel came on and stated if shots are "late" that it can "harm" a child. In this aspect, her pediatrician isn't very well trained, nor do I trust him, but medicaid has assigned him and it takes FOREVER to get another automatic assigned, so (I'm working on getting a new pediatrician).
For the time being, I have no clue or was confused about the shots she had and she had a temperature soon after the shots (and dr told me this was normal).
My bottom down line is... he told me it was OK to have them 2 weeks late AS LONG as the shots weren't early, it wouldn't hurt her. Is this statement true? Many parents are dissapointed with this dr, I have come to find out, and half the time, if an emergency arises, I cannot depend him from almost all the time, the answering machine service not working and then they yelling at me one time when I had to take her to the E.R. room and told my man and I on a voicemail, "we need to call them first" before we go.
ANYWAY... as for the shots... if they're 2 weeks late of her deadline age, will this harm her? I'm worried now...
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let me tell you something...unless your baby is in childcare or around other children, there is no need to worry about these shots right now. Get another doctor and then take care of it then,
My 2-1/2 year old was behind on shots by about 6 months (she was sick at her 18 mo. checkup and nothing was given). She got all her shots up to date and she's fine. She's extremely verbal, speaks in 4 - 6 word sentences, has incredible coordination, runs everywhere, and is learning to ride a tricycle.
You'll discover that the news media tends to blow these things out of proportion.
Regarding running a temperature after vaccines, that's totally normal. Just speak with the nurses (they're usually much better to talk to than the doctors) about how much Infant Tylenol they would recommend, and give her a dose. It'll probably make her drowsy but it will help bring the fever down and make her more comfortable.
Debra Holmes, MD
Franklin Pediatrics
1101 W Jefferson ST # T
Franklin , Indiana 46131
Phone: (317) 736-5515
I hope things work out for you!
Robbie
You seem to be right on track with the timing of the shots and the move to a new doctor.
Just relax and enjoy your baby.
Just being 2 weeks or even as long as a month late will not cause any harm to your child! You are safe and fine. You are a great parent to worry about it though, I can tell you really want to do what is best for your kid! Good for yoU!
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cheers,gayle
I hope you find a new doc you trust and feel better about soon. That will help loads with the worry part.
When my kids were of that age I know the information sheets they have to give the parents seemed pretty scary. But I always weighed the what might happen if they get the disease versus what the side effects are in a child with a normal immune system. Of course surprise surprise when the chicken pox vaccine came out I had to get it for them but only after I had undergone a titer (to verify that my mom was right I had never had it) then vaccine and booster before they got their shots. I know a lot of parents forego this one because most childhood cases are mild but since I was an adult that never had it we felt we couldn't risk it.
Deb
They give a ROUTINE BLOOD THINNER SHOT to the newborns these days????
I'd be wanting to know a hell of a lot more about this practice!!!