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Could be a no-brainer, but anyway.. why can't bubbies be immunised when they're unwell. Cobey has a slight cough and a clear, runny nose at the moment.. I've been told he probably won't be able to have his 12 month needles this afternoon because of that.. but why?
(I'm not arguing with it, just wanting to know)
Also what about conjunctivitis, can he get jabbed if he has that?
punkbaby
20-07-2007, 10:17
I think as bubs temp generally rises with immunisation if bubs isnt well then they dont like to do it. Best to let his cough clear up then get him done as if his got a slight cold at the moment his temp will be a little higher than usual :) I was always told this by my GP they dont like to take the risk which is fair enough
Not sure about conjuntivitis though
reAllytee
20-07-2007, 10:21
Its usually a case of making sure any underlying illness doesnt mask a reaction by the vax.
I would just give him a little time to get over what he has, if it was just him feeling off it probably wouldnt matter but having a cough etc i wouldnt.
With the conjunctivitis it probably wouldnt matter.
Hope he is feeling better soon poor bubba !
Yeah, he's feeling fine except that cough.. poor bubby. We'll still go around today for his 12 month 'check up' and have the needle done next week when he stops coughing
(OMG ALLY I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE DUE IN A WEEK!!!)
OneBabyBoy
20-07-2007, 10:27
Hi Seekrit, I was actually wondering this myself a few weeks ago and I found out that it is actually a myth that vaccinations should be delayed because of snuffles or slight cold. It should only be delayed if he has a fever (because immunisations can send the temp soaring further) if he doesn't have a temp he can be immunised no problem.
In the 'Understanding Childhood Immunisation" book that comes in the baby's blue book it is listed under "False reasons for missing immunisation". It also says: Babies with minor coughs and colds without fever, or those recieving antibiotics in the recovery phase of an acute illness, can be immunised safely and effectively. Immunisation should only be postponed if the child is very unwell with a temp over 38.5 degrees - In this case immunisation can be arranged for a week or so later.
So if he doesn't have a temp you could challenge your doctor on it, or just wait a couple of weeks. I hope he feels better soon.
reAllytee
20-07-2007, 10:30
Yeah thats what i would do. I know the immunisation booklet says it is fine yadda yadda i would leave it but thats me !
Yes Seek .... Im still trying to get my head around that one !!!!! :eek:
OneBabyBoy
20-07-2007, 10:31
Actually I'm not sure if the blue book is just a nsw thing? It's a health record for the childs first 5 years issued by the aust government with records and info etc.
reAllytee
20-07-2007, 10:40
Actually I'm not sure if the blue book is just a nsw thing? It's a health record for the childs first 5 years issued by the aust government with records and info etc.
Yeah the blue book is a NSW thing but the other states get the equivilent.
You should also have an immunisation booklet too if not your CHN or g.p should have it.
It says that if bubs has the snuffles or is ony antibiotics they can still have them ( like you said previously heh ) but im wary about this but as i said thats just me.
Hmm, on the immunisation website it gives the same advice as OBB gave...
I'll talk to my doctor about it, I took Cobes in last week with Croup, doc thought I was there for the needles and as soon as I said "Croup" he said "Nope, no needles.. next week so long as he has clear nasal mucous" (which I said... "so clear booger is good booger." love to translate!)
I have a feeling his cough is more due to snot than it is anything on his chest, doctor will check that out, of course..
reAllytee
20-07-2007, 10:53
Yeah have a talk with him about it definately he may even just do one lot & leave the others for another time.
Its just because an illness lowers their immunity etc it often conflicts with the vax plus could also allow for like likes of measles etc to come on. Not always the case obviously but the vax can cause a small dose of the disease so thats why i would be wary.
Gigglesmum
20-07-2007, 10:54
Personally, I would wait until bub is as strong as possible. Your immune system needs to be strong to be able to process things like mercury, formaldahyde & aluminium, the preservatives in vaccinations, which little bubs are not really designed for. I have also read recommendations to take high dosages of vit C a week before and a week after to help eliminate the extra nasties in the vaccinations. Guess depends how young bubs is.
I would definitely wait. It certainly won't hurt to put off another week or two.
Ooh an update!
On account of him having both the throat thing and the conjuncitivitis the doctor held off the vaccination until his eyes clear up.. he said if it was just one or the other it'd be okay, but because he had two things and he's getting a live vaccine then it's best to wait a few days :)
reAllytee
21-07-2007, 22:21
Ooh an update!
On account of him having both the throat thing and the conjuncitivitis the doctor held off the vaccination until his eyes clear up.. he said if it was just one or the other it'd be okay, but because he had two things and he's getting a live vaccine then it's best to wait a few days :)
Yeah thats what i wouldve thought but then im an over protective mother hehehe.
Hope Cobes feels better soon :hugs:
Missus S
22-07-2007, 08:56
Yeah I'd definitely, definitely wait.
We got Gemma's 12 months jabs done when she had a bit of a cough, certainly no temperature. The next night we spent in the hospital after her temp rose to 40 degrees. A horrendous experience trying to get a cannular inserted into a vein so they could administer IV anti-biotics.
You definitely need to wait till they are 100% before introducing new stuff into their system to fight off :yes:
Immunisations, hmmmm that's an interesting one.
My boys have had mild bronchialitis for the past 6 weeks and were due for their 6 monthly shots about 5 weeks ago. They really do need to be as close to 100% as possible because the immunisations lower their immune system for a couple of days and in this time can pick up viruses. It also depends how young your baby is and whether or not they were a premmie or full term.
My gp wants to immunise them on Tuesday because they don't have the full immunity to whooping cough for example.
If they have a temp and get immunised you may just put down the temp to the immunisation and not realise that it could be something else totally.
Hope bubs gets better and can be immunised soon.
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