My DS received his 8 week jabs 3 weeks ago (the 5 in 1 and PCV). He was ill for 2 days, with a fever of 38.1 degrees c. He was inconsolable, and doses of calpol didn't seem to help at all. I was quite surprised at his reaction as he is a robust baby (75th centile) and assumed he would be ok.
I'm not sure if this is related, probably coincidence but since the jabs he hasn't seemed the same baby, very jumpy amd easily upset.
Both of these things are worrying and upsetting for me.
He is due his 12 week jabs next week and I really need some help making a decision.
What concerns me is many people say the reaction is worse for the 12 weeks than the 8 week jabs - is this true?
Is it possible that 6 immunisations too much for a small baby to cope with? Would single vaccinations be better?
Can I delay the jabs due at 12 weeks until I feel he is old enough to deal with a reaction better? Are there implications to this?
Or (and I really don't want this to turn into a debate) should I stop immunising him? Could someone has decided not to immunise tell mewhat research they have done, and could somebody summarise it or send me links (big ask I know!).
I just haven't the time to research the pros and cons and I haven't got much time to make my decision!
TIA
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Anyone researched vaccines and can help me make informed decision?
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rimsky · 18/12/2010 00:08
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