Shots, Shots, Shots

When Wes was a baby, I didn't think twice about NOT getting his shots, or even only getting some of his shots. Some will think that I was ONLY 18 and what did I know about stuff like that. Well, I knew that my mother always got me the shots that were appropriate for my age; with Wes having my pediatrician when he was born, I did not think twice about second guessing the doctor I most respected and trusted.

Fast-forward to now: I am reading all this information of shots linked to SIDS, shots linked to autism, and shots linked to delayed learning etc. I am horrified and to say the least extremely thankful that Wes did not have any of these reactions. I am looking at the one vaccine that some parents are saying that is linked to SIDS, DTap- Diphtheria Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccines. I am looking at Wes's shot record and he has had 4 of these vaccines so far, and is supposed to have 2 more, as there are 2 blanks left still to be filled out. After reading these reports, numerous blogs, and articles, I am extremely skeptical of continuing with vaccines for him, especially DTap. He has his 3 year old shots due on Nov. 6th and I cannot tell you that I am gonna be all for it. I am still going to do research and see what I will do with him and my future children. I can say that I am less concerned because both my husband and I have had all our vacs and never had a reaction to any, nor are we allergic to anything. I could not forgive myself if my child were to be affected by a routine shot, nor would I be able to forgive myself if he were to be affected by NOT getting a certain vaccine. Although, Wes has had every vaccine that he will have another dose of, I will continue to do research before he is due in about 2 months. I will pray about the decision and asked to be shown guidance.