I'm sure this is a very dull question, but talk to me about the first lot of infant immunisations...

[hopefully]

I've just realised I haven't had any reminder from the doc's about booking these (DS is 8 weeks today), although I've been thinking about delaying them a bit anyway. Has anyone got any opinions on the following?

1 - is there any harm in delaying them for a few weeks? DS is having a minor feeding strike (losing interest in feeds half way through and having to be forced to continue, as well as slipping slightly on the growth charts), and I'd rather not do anything to upset him until he's definitely gaining well (PFB? Moi?). Also don't see the point of rushing into them if there's not real benefit in having them this early.
2 - Are there any scare stories associated with these jabs in the same way that there is with MMR? I'm not for a minute saying I will listen to the scare stories, but I will do some research if there's anything I ought to look into.

Thanks very much!

1 - No, I don't think so
2 - There is this recent study which suggested (IIRC) that delaying and giving at 4/6/8 months was associated with a lower incidence of childhood asthma than giving at the standard 2/3/4 months. But not much else, I think.

1. I think a few people on here (eg me for a start) have delayed them a bit for one reason or another with no harm.
2. what port and lemon said.

Thanks very much - think I'll book them to start in a couple of weeks time.

We didn't immunise until 6 months because we wanted to wait until DS's immune system had matured a little.

It is a bit tougher to wait in the wintertime because you feel they are so vulnerable. But they are so tiny, and with you so much, that their exposure is minimal.

I have one DS fully immunised. But because of the reactions, especially to the MMR and the auto immune disease we have delayed the vaccines for out 6 month old. I would not be happy to have the 5 in 1 anyway as I will not do the whooping cough, as it is the most dangerous jab for young babies.

I know nurses who have delayed thier own children getting them for a year.

also other european countries do them at different months. Our schedule is only beaten by the US who do loads more.

I would always research your decision before you go ahead, once your child has received a jab you cant take it back.

try reading this book first.

here

he is not anti vaccine but he has alot to say on the effectiveness of certain vaccines and having them in multiple doses.