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We're definitely vaccinating our children. Both my husband and I were vaccinated, and we just think in general, it's a good idea. Not only for your children, but for everyone's children. For some, the vaccinations don't work, and in those cases, they really rely on the herd-immunity of everyone else being vaccinated. I've also read they aren't 100% safe, but it's pretty darn close, and that's good enough for me!

I vaccinated my daughter, but she's on a slower vaccination schedule. So instead of say 6 shots at once, she'll get 3 shots. We delayed some of the rare diseases that don't really exist in the U.S. like Polio (there hasn't been a case since 1976). But she will definitely have all her vaccinations in place by the time I put her into daycare/preschool.

Definitely. My husband is a doc and feels quite strongly about it. I do too.

We vaccinated our girls, since they started daycare when they were 5 months old. After much debate with my husband, I finally gave in and had them vaccinated with the MMR. I think that shot was the most painful one. Both got a fever and one got a small reaction with mild measle symptoms, 10 days after the shot. We also watched out for any changes in their behavior after 2 weeks. Luckily, nothing major happened to them.

This weighs on me a lot, as my brother is on the Autism spectrum and I worry about the hype (though I know the research is very ... vague, let's say). Chickie missed rotavirus and is behind on her shots because our health department was dragging their heels getting her KidCare application processed, but she is on a normal-ish schedule because she is on the state health plan and it's required. I'm pretty much at peace with it but once we are in charge of our own vaccination destiny again I may considered a delayed schedule for future kids, especially for the boys. (this is just my gut talking for the boys-thing, I don't have proof that boys are more prone to autism)

Yes, we vaccinated! Was a little nervous about it at first, but LO's done really well so far.

Yes, on the regular schedule. I just pay very close attention to DS on the days when he has his shots and so far, he hasn't had any reactions.

Yes we vaccinated - we were going to spread them out but watching him go through the pain of every needle was too much to bear for me. Most his vaccines were combined so the # of shots would be less. Also, let's face it, I work and going to the doctor that often isn't convenient for me and the doc was fine with this.