Perry Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) CP isn't usually a life-threatening disease. Of course. Did I say differently? I have always had concerns about the cp vaccine shifting the burden of disease to older people. We delayed this vax, but eventually got it because the chance of the kids getting it naturally seemed so low. Edited October 4, 2009 by Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 No, that's not true. First, the skin really isn't really relevant to influenza and cp, because those are respiratory diseases. Second, almost ALL people exposed to influenza and cp will have an immune response, meaning detectable antibodies in the blood. For influenza, only about half of those that have an immune response will get sick. The other half managed to fight it off, but they DO have an immune response. For cp it's higher than 50%, but I can't give a number. but there's STILL a noticeable difference in the type of response: http://pt.wkhealth.com/pt/re/scji/abstract.00007468-200401000-00001.htm;jsessionid=KLmWcfTvSJpqHrqZZNTgs01sSjmqHYypQ3RtQfTjTn8PKsGyt32q!-1601773455!181195629!8091!-1 The mucosal tissues of the respiratory tract are the main portal entry of influenza, and the mucosal immune system provides the first line of defence against infection. Secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) and IgM are the major neutralizing antibodies directed against mucosal pathogens. These antibodies work to prevent pathogen entry and can function intracellularly to inhibit replication of virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 We delayed this vax, but eventually got it because the chance of the kids getting it naturally seemed so low. which is why many are intentionally trying to keep CP available naturally instead of falling back on the vaccine. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lovedtodeath Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 honest question: Should I really be worried that my 7 year old has not had the Chicken Pox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 honest question: Should I really be worried that my 7 year old has not had the Chicken Pox? I wouldn't be. But I *would* worry if my kids haven't had it by late adolescence, especially if it's a female planning to (eventually) become pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 honest question: Should I really be worried that my 7 year old has not had the Chicken Pox? I wouldn't. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenpox Varicella is one of the classic diseases of childhood, with the highest prevalence in the 4–10 year old age group. But if they haven't had it by 10, I'd be seeking it out or getting the vax before puberty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I wouldn't be. But I *would* worry if my kids haven't had it by late adolescence, especially if it's a female planning to (eventually) become pregnant. or as we've seen in this thread, a male that would like to have children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 honest question: Should I really be worried that my 7 year old has not had the Chicken Pox? No, it is wholly plausible that your child has built an immunity by exposure to other children even though they have never broken out. However, if the child is healthy, might not hurt to visit a friend stuck at home with cp and keep them company a couple of hours. But that is an extremely personal decision just as deciding to expose a child through the vaccination (which also can cause them to break out...sent every single one of my nieces and nephews into full breakout). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmykids Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 This is exactly why I do not give any of my children these new vaccines they keep coming out with. They do not know enough about them! It's so sad this has happened! Kristin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 This is exactly why I do not give any of my children these new vaccines they keep coming out with. They do not know enough about them!It's so sad this has happened! Kristin {{double check the whole thread -- the girl died of a tumor, not the shot ;) }} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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