Pertussis Vaccine? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

MamaSarahMay · 02-11-2011, 12:43 AM

So here in southern California pertussis is running rampant. Every time I turn on the news I hear of more
Infants dying from it and they usually think they are getting it from their main care takers (Mom and Dad).

I am going to ask for mine in the hospital after I have him and I need DH to check his shot records from the military bc he can't remember his last booster for it. If he isn't up to date on it he is going to get it too.

Would it be unreasonable to ask my parents and my sister to get one as well? We see them almost every week and I know they will obviously be seeing Caleb all of the time.

So I just wanted to run it by you all. Am I being too paranoid here? What are your plans for the pertussis vaccine? Not sure how prevalent the breakout of it is elsewhere compared to here.

waiting4babygurl · 02-11-2011, 01:01 AM

DH and I got it and my MIL got it too. I'm still asking my BIL and FIL to get vaccinated.

mama21 · 02-11-2011, 01:39 AM

I'm thinking of getting it as well. I never even thought of asking others though...good point.

katieupnorth · 02-11-2011, 06:28 AM

My SIL had a newborn at Christmas. She asked everyone to get it before coming for the holidays. We all happily complied (well, except for me since pregnant ladies can't get the vax). I plan on getting mine asap after the birth, and will make sure that visiting grandparents do, too.

MamaSarahMay · 02-11-2011, 06:46 AM

Thanks ladies!

Quote:

Originally Posted by katieupnorth

My SIL had a newborn at Christmas. She asked everyone to get it before coming for the holidays. We all happily complied (well, except for me since pregnant ladies can't get the vax). I plan on getting mine asap after the birth, and will make sure that visiting grandparents do, too.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is Planning on this. I know my family will easily comply I just didn't know if I was going completely overboard.

wileycolt · 02-11-2011, 12:31 PM

I am planning on getting the vaccine at the hospital and asking my family to get it as well. I know that my parents will be here for a few days after the birth and my MIL will follow that.

Mirasmom · 02-11-2011, 01:39 PM

NOT unreasonable. Pertussis can get a nb down FAST and keep them there for a long long time.

MamaSarahMay · 02-11-2011, 06:24 PM

Thank you everyone! You have only made me feel better about my wanting to have everyone have it done.

mich*mommy · 02-11-2011, 06:54 PM

LIKE.

LOL.

juliabell · 02-11-2011, 07:13 PM

I got mine prior to getting pregnant. My mom got hers. I need to get on DH to get his. I don't know how I feel about asking in-laws to get theirs but I suppose it's something to consider. I'd hate to be told to get a vaccine! I'm sure my SIL has hers since she has a little one. Not sure about MIL though.

02-11-2011, 12:43 AM	#1
MamaSarahMay Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,410 Ratings: 21 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Pertussis Vaccine? So here in southern California pertussis is running rampant. Every time I turn on the news I hear of more Infants dying from it and they usually think they are getting it from their main care takers (Mom and Dad). I am going to ask for mine in the hospital after I have him and I need DH to check his shot records from the military bc he can't remember his last booster for it. If he isn't up to date on it he is going to get it too. Would it be unreasonable to ask my parents and my sister to get one as well? We see them almost every week and I know they will obviously be seeing Caleb all of the time. So I just wanted to run it by you all. Am I being too paranoid here? What are your plans for the pertussis vaccine? Not sure how prevalent the breakout of it is elsewhere compared to here. __________________ Sarah~ Wife to Scott since 2/5/2005, Mommy to Alexander 9/4/2007 Our little miracle Caleb Joseph 4/18/2011 and our sweet little Angels in Heaven 10/2009 and 7/2010 Cautiously expecting #3 in March 2014!

02-11-2011, 01:39 AM	#3
mama21 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,930 Ratings: 177 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Pertussis Vaccine? I'm thinking of getting it as well. I never even thought of asking others though...good point. __________________ Michele, WOHM married to DH for 11 yrs and mama to DS1 Kellyn 6-10-08 and DS2 Kinley 4-25-11 and DS3 Madigan 12-27-13 Bikram yoga lover and CD addict

02-11-2011, 06:28 AM	#4
katieupnorth Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: near the Starbucks, and the Starbucks, and the Starbucks... Posts: 599 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Pertussis Vaccine? My SIL had a newborn at Christmas. She asked everyone to get it before coming for the holidays. We all happily complied (well, except for me since pregnant ladies can't get the vax). I plan on getting mine asap after the birth, and will make sure that visiting grandparents do, too. __________________ Wife to Ryan (since 10/20/2001) , Mommy to Anna (born 2/13/2008) (EDD 5/1/2011)

02-11-2011, 12:31 PM	#6
wileycolt Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN Posts: 539 Ratings: 19 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Pertussis Vaccine? I am planning on getting the vaccine at the hospital and asking my family to get it as well. I know that my parents will be here for a few days after the birth and my MIL will follow that. __________________ me~Merissa 31 Wife to K 35 Mama to DS CW 9/19/08 DD GW 4/26/11

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Mirasmom Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: KC, MO Posts: 5,705 Ratings: 209 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Pertussis Vaccine? NOT unreasonable. Pertussis can get a nb down FAST and keep them there for a long long time. __________________ ~Hillary~ athlete wife to B and Mama to M 11.06 G 03.08 S 05.11 ^#4^ Cautiously expecting #5 www.littlesmithsgrowingup.blogspot.com