Vaccinations

[JodieandJax]

I'm a new mum and my son has just had his 8 week vaccinations, the 6 in 1, the pneumococcal and the meningitis b vaccinations. I declined the Rotavirus vaccination as I'm not entirely sure it's necessary after the research I've been doing. I feel really awful after seeing him scream and cry and now, after his first dose of Calpol, my little Jaxon is fast asleep on my lap. I'm wondering if I've done the right thing here as a new mum. Any mums and dads out there feeling the same way?

Trying googling the side effects of the individual illnesses. It is not uncommon to feel this way but as a parent there are lots of things that we do that our little ones don't like for example nappy changes, tooth brushing and bedtimes but we know that they are in their best interests.

"I'm wondering if I've done the right thing here as a new mum."

What do you mean-doing the right thing giving him Calpol? It's fine.

Thank you so much for the replies. I know I'm doing the best thing by giving him the other vaccinations such as meningitis, it was declining the Rotavirus immunisation I wasn't sure about.
I've read a few different posts about other mums declining the Rotavirus as it's not going to prevent him from it from the age of 1, also I never had that immunisation myself and it sounds like it's a new thing. I was told that the vaccination will give him diorhea.

Rotavirus vaccination didn't cause any issues for us at all. It's easy to administer as well because it's just drops and from DS's reaction I think it tasted quite nice!

Obviously I think the vaccine is a very good idea. Rotavirus sounds like a nasty illness. I think you might be kicking yourself if he catches it and your family has to endure the misery of a sickly baby for a week or so, but it's pretty unlikely to cause long term harm from the looks of things.

The rotavirus vaccine made my son ill for quite a few days, but I weighed it up and decided it was preferable to the actual illness. Totally your choice though - if you've done thorough research and feel well informed then stick with your decision.

You've done the right thing. It's hard to watch and to see your DC cry so well done you.

Jaxon?

@Heratnumber7 I'm guessing that's DS name. Not sure why is necessary?

@JodieandJax everyone parents differently, if you feel you've researched enough and don't think your son will benefit from it then don't. It's awful seeing them unwell from vaccines but imo, they're worth it. Best of luck to you and your boy!

I think it's every parents choice.
We chose to let our son have every vaccine offered on the nhs ad we are of the view they wouldn't be offered if they weren't necessary.
W were very lucky, he wasn't accepted after any of his jabs. He had his bcg at his 6 week check, and his injections at 2,3,4 and 12 months. No temperature, barely a cry. He was so good. Though I of course realise that not all are like that.

"if you feel you've researched enough"

7 years of medical school. Another 5 or so specializing. So about 12 years. That should be enough to start with.

The rotavirus vaccine is relatively new, and rotavirus is one of the leading (if not THE leading) cause of admissions of people into hospital with d&v. It is very unpleasant and of particular risk to those who are very young, very old, or have other existing conditions. The burden it places on the NHS is huge

You have done the right thing by vaccinating your child and I would highly recommend you consider having the rotavirus vaccine too

@Heratnumber7 if you've got nothing of any relevance to say then I suggest you don't comment on this thread, my sons name is Jaxon, nothing to be confused about.

Thank you for the replies everybody, I think I might consider getting him vaccinated. You've all been really helpful!