[LovingMyGirls]

This is a horrifying story, I really feel for you and that your little boy is alright.

As much as doctors tell you that these things are so rare not to worry about it, just vaccinate, it does happen. I applaud you for ensuring that it is properly reported because I strongly believe that a lot of incidents relating to vaccinations do go unreported (although perhaps not reactions as serious as this).

My DD1 had her vaccinations up to 6 months, I had underlying reservations but never really thought about it to be honest because it is supposed to be just one of those things you just do and TBH I didn't really know you were allowed to not have them done if you didn't want to. After further research and lots of consideration she has not had the MMR or any subsequent vaccinations at this stage.

This time around with DD2 I elected not to give her Hep B at birth. She is now 6 weeks and leading up to the dreaded needles (well I dread them). I am considering delaying them for her to give her immunity a bit more of a chance to develop.

I think if I was in your situation I certainly wouldn't be administering any more vaccinations. With a history of reacting you have to weigh up if the risks outweigh the benefits.

Good luck OP, thinking of you.

This post has been edited by LovingMyGirls: 11/04/2008, 12:29 PM

[6kidsmom]

Hi my 8 wk old baby had a HHE reaction, he went stiff and then stopped breathing, this was in the evening, he was in Hosp for 2 nights but of course didnt have another episode, has any other parents had their babies go thru a similar thing.