Is it really worth to get my 15 months old chicken pox shot?My son is 15 months old, He never had chicken pox shot yet because I wasn't ready and I wasn't sure if he should get one, Because myself I never had chicken pox shot so is my husband, My mother told me I only had twice chicken pox so far. I was thinking maybe when my son get closer to school he can have chicken pox shot but his doctor said it's wasn't good idea and should have chicken pox by now. I really don't know and confused because I am very afraid of chicken pox shot can cause some side effect just like one of my aunt's son who is 15 months old also, She said her son had chicken pox shot and then next day he had chicken pox. I am very afraid and don't want my son through the same. So please help me and tell me what do you think, how was your children doing after chicken pox shot, & is it really worth for my son get chicken pox shot? I need to know before my son go back to the doctor in 3 weeks.
and should my son have flu shot? because some babies I know of have been very sick after flu shot, I am very nervous and don't know what to do. I don't want my son been very sick after flu shot, I think flu shot don't work good sometime cause every some people who had flu shot they still get sick anyway?
Sorry - I mean his doctor said it's wasn't good idea and should have chicken pox SHOT by now.
Answer by Nurse JC
The Varicella vaccine - My children got this vaccine and had no problems. Chickenpox vaccine is the best way to prevent chickenpox. Vaccination not only protects vaccinated persons, it also reduces the risk for exposure in the community for persons unable to be vaccinated because of illness or other conditions, including those who may be at greater risk for severe disease. While no vaccine is 100% effective in preventing disease, the chickenpox vaccine is very effective: about 8 to 9 of every 10 people who are vaccinated are completely protected from chickenpox. In addition, the vaccine almost always prevents against severe disease. If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, it is usually a very mild case lasting only a few days and involving fewer skin lesions (usually less than 50), mild or no fever, and few other symptoms.
Complications from having chicken pox - Bacterial infection of the skin, swelling of the brain, and pneumonia. Adolescents and adults are more at risk for severe disease.One of the most common complications of chickenpox is that the blister can become infected with bacteria; this happens to about one in 20 children. One of the most dreaded complications of chickenpox is invasive Group A streptococcal infection which may be fatal. Since the vaccine was licensed this type of infection has decreased as a complication of chickenpox . The CDC has a great article about risk of catching it naturally versus the risk of the vaccine - http://www.immunizationinfo.org/exposure_parties_detail.cfv?id=20
Answer by Nys1
It is super rare to get the chicken pox or the flu from the shots. Both the flu and chicken pox vaccines are made from weakened and altered viruses that can rarely infect you. Your aunt's son probably was exposed to the chicken pox virus before getting immunized. I definitely think you should get your son immunized for both the chicken pox and the flu. Both illnesses can be very serious in babies and young children.
By the way, the chicken pox vaccine is recommended for babies aged 12-15 months. The flu shot is recommended for babies 6 months or older.
Listen to your pediatrician.
Answer by FallingAngel
Both varicella and influenza vaccines are ridiculous. Trust your instinct, mama. The chances of your baby having a reaction to either vaccine is greater than the chances of the disease severely harming him. If he gets chickenpox, he'll have natural immunity and chickenpox is NOT a deadly disease. Same with the flu.
And, while a pediatrician is a helpful partner, he or she should not be dictating your childs health care. Doctors get paid for every vaccine that they administer, of course they are going to push them! It is important to research things you don't feel comfortable about. The link I pasted down below is a good one and has lots of information.
Get the facts on the chickenpox vaccine, treatment, causes (varicella zoster virus, VZV), symptoms and signs (itchy, red rash).
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