Question 1

why do some babies/kids scream when they get shots?

Accepted Answer

Reading babies minds: If only i could read babies minds my job as pediatrician would be so much easier! obviously we are not absolutely certain as to why some babies cry more than other while receiving shots, however, by extrapolating from older children & adults, we know that some individuals seem to feel pain more intensely than others. Also, the exact site of the shot on the body can influence the degree of pain.

Question 2

help can babies still get shots at their 4 months checkup or is it too late?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Babies can start their primary series as soon as 6 weeks and as late as circumstances make them. The child is most vulnerable to some of the childhood diseases in early infancy, so any delay is risky, but a good immunity can be built at any point that the vaccines are started.

Question 3

why do babies go to a separate place when being born for shots?nd is not because the mother can't handle it when a few weeks u watch your baby get shots

Accepted Answer

No good reason: Your pediatrician may prefer to examine and treat the baby elsewhere.  But, you are  the mother!  if you don't want the baby to leave you to get shots, you have every right to tell them that you want your baby to stay with you.  Having surgery, or having to go to the intensive care unit is really the only reason your baby would need to leave your side.

Question 4

what about babies that don't have protection b/c they haven't gotten both flu shots due to age?  if a baby gets the flu do they typically get better?

Accepted Answer

Most do: Flu can hit an any age and the outcome varies.We recommend that pregnant women get the flu injected vaccine during pregnancy so the antibodies she makes will be shared and protect baby in its early months. Those that come in close contact with a new baby should also get a flu shot,so they don't bring it to baby.Early recognition and care can lead to good outcomes if a baby gets flu.

Question 5

do babies get antibodies in breast milk after mom gets a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whether these are really protective for the child is harder to prove. Breastfeeding is a personal decision looking at one's whole life situation. Best wishes.

Question 6

i am 37 weeks pregnant and am 1 1/2 centimeters dialated i have had constant contractions for 3 weeks and i have had the steroid shots for the babies lungs is it safe to take castor oil to induce labor i can't sleep get sick when i eat and am in pain from

Accepted Answer

No. : No. You should not take castor oil prior to reaching your due date. Remember that your baby is 2 weeks younger than the number of weeks that you are pregnant. Your baby is not ready to be born.
Once your due date has arrived, you may consult your doctor about taking castor oil to induce pregnancy. Do not do this without consulting your doctor. Remember that castor oil is a laxative. It has a bad taste, can cause abdominal cramping, diarrhea and vomiting. If you do not want to feel these symptoms, then you should avoid this.
Talk to your doctor about things to do to help you be more comfortable. It is very common for women to be uncomfortable during the last few weeks of pregnancy. Your baby needs more time in your tummy.

Question 7

infant shots when is the best time for an immune response:  6 weeks, 8 weeks, or 2 calendar months? my ped says that 6 weeks is too early. we'd prefer to get them before two calendar months around 8 weeks. what is the best time?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Too early &amp; the immature immune system of an infant doesn't get as much response. Too late and you risk exposure &amp; infection. In the US the routine starts at 2 months, but six weeks is fine, based primarily on the need to get in and get it done when you can. I don't see much benefit in worrying about this specific. They need the full series over the first yr to be protected.

Question 8

my infant did not get the first dose of the hep b vaccine at birth. we plan to get all other vaccines on schedule at 2 months - would it be okay to delay hep b until later, like once he is one year so one less shot at 2mo? he shouldnt have any risk?

Accepted Answer

: I would not delay it at all. The kids are just as pissed and recover as fast with one shot or 5. Delaying this or any vaccine to follow the suggestions of celebrities makes no scientific sense and keeps kids at risk. You have no idea what risky encounters will occur in a kids life. You plan for the worst &amp; hope for the best.

Question 9

what is ivh? how about pvm? how do babies get them?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhage/softening: Ivh- intraventricular hemorrhage can be triggered by pressure shifts in the sensitive blood vessels of the brain that cause blood to leak into the ventricles (fluid spaces).Premi's experience various mechanical events of delivery, resuscitation&intensive care that may trigger the process. Pvm periventricular leukomalacia describes the softening of the brain mater around the ventricles after injury.

Question 10

when do nine to twelve month old babies typically get sick?

Accepted Answer

Seldomly: A baby is seldom ill in the first few months of life. Much of mother's immunity transfers to the baby providing temporary protection that begins to wear off by three months. At this point, we begin to see fever, congestion, or diarrhea as a sign of babies new susceptibility to viruses.

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Why do some babies/kids scream when they get shots?

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Help can babies still get shots at their 4 months checkup or is it too late?

A member asked:

Why do babies go to a separate place when being born for shots?nd is not because the mother can't handle it when a few weeks u watch your baby get shots

A member asked:

What about babies that don't have protection b/c they haven't gotten both flu shots due to age? if a baby gets the flu do they typically get better?

A member asked:

Do babies get antibodies in breast milk after mom gets a flu shot?

A member asked:

I am 37 weeks pregnant and am 1 1/2 centimeters dialated i have had constant contractions for 3 weeks and i have had the steroid shots for the babies lungs is it safe to take castor oil to induce labor i can't sleep get sick when i eat and am in pain from

A member asked:

Infant shots when is the best time for an immune response: 6 weeks, 8 weeks, or 2 calendar months? my ped says that 6 weeks is too early. we'd prefer to get them before two calendar months around 8 weeks. what is the best time?

A member asked:

My infant did not get the first dose of the hep b vaccine at birth. we plan to get all other vaccines on schedule at 2 months - would it be okay to delay hep b until later, like once he is one year so one less shot at 2mo? he shouldnt have any risk?

A member asked:

What is ivh? how about pvm? how do babies get them?

A member asked:

When do nine to twelve month old babies typically get sick?

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