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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]8:17 again. Just wanted to respond to another part of your question. I have never heard this recommendation before, and both my mom and MIL care for my baby regularly. Neither my pediatrician nor my best friend who is a pediatrician in another state have ever mentioned it. Did you make everyone do this for your first child? Are there special health considerations here?[/quote]

I've never heard of this either-crazy!  My children are current in their vaccines, so I'm not worried about other people's vaccination status.  Sounds to me just another mandate for the pharma companies to rake in more profits with a bunch of unecessary drugs.[/quote]

There is currently an epidemic of whooping cough/pertussis, particularly in adults and, therefore, more infants getting it. Just because you've never heard of it doesn't make it a VERY real threat and very dangerous for newborns. I agree with your doctor's recommendation. Full immunuization doesn't kick in at the 2 month shot - that's why they need it again at 4 months, 6 months, etc.

EVERYONE with daily, close contact to your newborn should get vaccinated. It is highly contagious. [/quote]

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