Vaccine Facts

Resources and facts about vaccines and the diseases they prevent

Diptheria-

There are fewer than 5 cases per year.

The diphtheria vaccine does not protect people against diphtheria for the rest of their lives. Protection against diphtheria fades over time. That's why it's important to receive booster doses of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines every 10 years, starting at age 11 or 12

http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/a-look-at-each-vaccine/dtap-diphtheria-tetanus-and-pertussis-vaccine.html


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001608.htm

Pertussis-

The overall infant mortality rate is 2.4 per 1 million live births. The CDC reported 39 deaths from pertussis in 2005

Three injections of the cellular or acellular vaccine provide up to 12 years of protection. These vaccinations help account for the more than 10-fold increase reported in those older than 18 years.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/803186-overview


Tetanus-

Of the 130 cases of tetanus reported in the United States from 1998-2000, California and Texas had the highest reported number of cases. All 50 states require that children be vaccinated prior to admission to public schools. More than 96% of children have received 3 or more diphtheria and tetanus toxoids plus pertussis (DTP) vaccinations by the time they begin school. The annual incidence of tetanus has dropped to fewer than 50 cases per year in the United States.

Ingredients and risks of the combined DTaP injection-

There is a potential link to SIDS
http://www.thinktwice.com/sids.htm

The DTaP vaccine ingredients include, (but not limited to):Chemicals - formaldehyde, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum phosphate, thimerosal, and polysorbate 80 (Tween-80), and the animal byproduct Gelatin. (not to mention the viral and toxoid ingredients, my focus is on the Toxic waste)Formaldehyde, AKA embalming fluid, is a toxic poison to the human body and is not safe for injection at any level, (maybe it will save money when you die, you've already been embalmed). Formaldehyde is more dangerous to children than
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adults as their immune systems are not yet developed. It weakens the immune system, causes neurological system damage, genetic damage, metabolic acidosis, circulatory shock, respiratory insufficiency and acute renal failure, as well as being a sensitizer, it is corrosive if ingested, and it is a suspected carcinogen.For a more indepth look at Formaldehyde click hereAluminum Hydroxide is an aluminum salt. Aluminum is a very powerful Neurotoxin and has been associated with Alzheimers and other Neurological disorders like dementia, Psychosis, Encephalitis and more. As vaccine numbers increase, so does the use of aluminum. Aluminum can build up in the body, primarily in the brain, liver, thyroid, and lung tissues.For a more indepth look at Aluminum Hydroxide, click here.Aluminum phosphate: Another powerful Neurotoxin, very similar to Aluminum Hydroxide, it is another aluminum salt and has been associated with many of the same ailments and Neurological conditions due to the aluminum content. The U.S. has 25% of the worlds Alzheimers cases, very likely because we can afford more vaccines. Perhaps the vaccine manufacturers will like you, but your brain might not.More details about aluminum phosphate click here

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/924355/dtap_vaccine_ingredients.html?cat=71

Splitting the DTaP-

This site lists all the different manufacturers and configurations for the various vaccines. Some of these are very hard to get so be sure to talk to your doctor about these before you go into your apt

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/cir/vaccode105.pdf

I will personally be asking my doctor about getting the tetanus vaccine alone.


Hep B

This vaccine is given to your newborn before you leave the hospital (if you allow it)

Hepatitis B is spread by blood-to-blood contact or by having sex with an infected person. Oral sex may transmit hepatitis B, especially swallowing semen from an infected man.
A high risk for blood contact is the sharing of needles or equipment with injecting drug users, who may not know they are infectious.
Sharing razors or toothbrushes with an infectious person may spread the disease.
Health workers may be at risk by accidental needlestick injuries.
Women who are hepatitis B carriers may infect their babies around the time of birth. Since 2000, all babies are vaccinated soon after birth, reducing the risk of becoming carriers or contracting the infection later in life.

Except for the last none of these apply to a newborn.

Hep B Ingredients-

Recombivax is the Trade Name for Merck & Co's Hepatitis B vaccine. The Recombivax Hepatitis B Vaccine Ingredients include genetic sequence of the hepatitis B virus that codes for the surface antigen (HbSAg), cloned into GMO yeast, and the chemicals aluminum hydroxide and thimerosal.Injection of any foreign antibodies or proteins is not something I consider a wise thing to do. Unknown foreign substances could potentially be injected along with it. There are some that claim the outbreak of HIV/AIDS was injected along with the
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Hepatitis B vaccine that was given to gays free of charge in New York, Los Angeles, and San francisco, and while we may never know if this is the case or not, the spontaneous outbreak of Aids in those 3 cities following the free Hep B vaccine should leave some question even in the most prudent of minds.Aluminum Hydroxide is a powerful Neurotoxin that is an ingredient in several vaccines.While used orally for heartburn and related problems, injection by passes the kidneys and other toxin filters of the body and gives immediate access to numerous organs. It has also been used in Kidney dialysis and has been linked to dementia in dialysis patients. Aluminum has also been linked to Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders. Aluminum builds up in the brain, liver, thyroid, and lung tissues. Side effects of aluminum include impairment of the kidney functions, softening of the bones and ricketts, osteomalacia, decreased liver function, loss of appetite, esophagitis, forgetfulness, memory loss, dementia, psychosis, encephalitis and more. Another name for Aluminum hydroxide is hydrated alumina.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1000662/recombivax_hepatitis_b_vaccine_ingredients.html?cat=70

Risks of Hep B to infants and other helpful info

http://www.naturodoc.com/library/bio-war/HepB.htm


HIB-I am still gathering information.

And its getting late so part two will come soon!

Pumpkin Patch and All American Expo

Today our church held an event called the All American Outdoor Expo. This is the first time we have attended but were very suprised to see so much to do! The church had bounce houses, a petting zoo, ponies to ride, and little carnival type games. It even had a mechanical bull and a pool set up with fish to catch and release! We met Brandie, Jason and their 3 munchkins up there. After we left the expo and ate lunch at Chick-fil-a with the Gautreaux's (spelled that without looking so if I get it right I should get major props!), we headed out to the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch. It was crazy! The traffic was horendous and it was crazy crowded, but we had fun anyways! Here are a few pictures of what we did!




My pumpkins! They had so much fun and even Lukey was all smiles getting to sit up on the hay.
My little cowgirl! She held on for quite a while!

My other little cowgirl! It scared her abit more but she did good!

Little Lukey lost in the pumpkin patch. They were just his size!

This is the best photo ever. These sisters are best friends!

Can't leave out Brandie throwing the cow patties to try to win some candy.

Three of the prettiest girls I know!

My beautiful Bri!

Hmm momma can I take them all home?

Ok, what about this one?

I picked mine momma!

Swine Flu

Just a few facts about why we will not vaccinate against the swine flu.

The number of regular seasonal flu deaths out numbers swine flu deaths to the EXTREME. The media has severely over done this threat and has caused panic as a response. Even the CDC backed down.

there have been less than 500 confirmed
H1N1 deaths worldwide compared with between 500,000 to 1,000,000 deaths each
year which human influenza is credited with causing(1)

The vaccine may be more dangerous than the swine flu itself. It is being rushed into production with very limited testing. This is a list of side effects listed on the informational sheet of the vaccine. Here is the link to the entire insert

This is a list of some of the side effects that the insert is admitting to:
*Local injection site reactions (including pain, pain limiting limb movement, redness, swelling, warmth, ecchymosis, induration)*Hot flashes/flushes*Chills*Fever*Malaise*Shivering*Fatigue*Asthenia*Facial edema.*Immune system disorders*Hypersensitivity reactions (including throat and/or mouth edema)*In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions have lead to anaphylactic shock and death*Cardiovascular disorders*Vasculitis (in rare cases with transient renal involvement)*Syncope shortly after vaccination*Digestive disorders*Diarrhea*Nausea*Vomiting*Abdominal pain.*Blood and lymphatic disorders*Local lymphadenopathy*Transient thrombocytopenia.*Metabolic and nutritional disorders*Loss of appetite.*Arthralgia*Myalgia*Myasthenia*Nervous system disorders*Headache*Dizziness*Neuralgia*Paraesthesia*Febrile convulsions*Guillain-Barré Syndrome*Myelitis (including encephalomyelitis and transverse myelitis)*Neuropathy (including neuritis)*Paralysis (including Bell’s Palsy)*Respiratory disorders*Dyspnea*Chest pain*Cough*Pharyngitis*Rhinitis*Stevens-Johnson syndrome*Pruritus*Urticaria*Rash (including non-specific, maculopapular, and vesiculobulbous)


Doctors and other health care workers who are telling you to get the shot often aren't getting them themselves. Why do you think that is? I am trying to find a more reliable source but that same article says that voluntary vaccination led to only a 30%-50% vaccination rate of health care workers. Not even the doctors believe enough in the shot to go get it!


Nurses and other health-care workers said they shouldn't be forced to get a vaccine that they don't believe has been tested appropriately as a condition of keeping their jobs.
"There's no proof this vaccine will protect us from swine flu or protect us from spreading it to others," said Sue Field of Poughkeepsie, a registered nurse who works in a hospital maternity ward and a primary organizer of the rally. (2)


At the end of the day I am not against vaccines. However I do think we all need to be researching what we are shooting into our children's and our own bodies and weigh the risks and rewards carefully! Knowledge is power. Be sure to look at sites not sponsored by the vaccine manufacturers as well!

Whether you chose to get the vaccine or not just some common sense will help cut down the likely hood of illness. Wash hands regularly, keep sick children home, eat healthy and consider probiotics and a vitamin supplement if you aren't eating properly.


(1)http://www.pandemicfluonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/SwineFlu_FactSheet_AVN.pdf
(2)http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-09-29-swine-flu-mandatory_N.htm

Christmas Traditions

We have decided to start a new tradition that will cut down the rediculous amount of presents my kids get at Christmas, at least from us. We are doing something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read as our shopping theme this year. We are splashing out a bit cost wise this year because we are getting the girls American Dolls, but this will also double as part of their Birthday gift. I wanted the dolls before Brianna's birthday since she has asked to go to American Doll with a friend this year for her "party". So I am still filling the blanks but here is my list so far:

Brianna

Want-American Doll
Need- Probably a school related item
Wear- Probably Pajamas
Read- Subscription to Zoobooks

Keira
Want-American Doll
Need-school related
Wear-Pajamas
Read-Still deciding but maybe highlights for kids or a new TAG book

Luke

Want-He wont care so I will get him some sort of small toy
Need-still deciding
Wear-Striderites
Read-a board book of some sort

Momma has left the building

I need a break and I am feeling guilty for it. I need an extended period of not having to be mommy. Just a few hours. Why am I feeling bad about that? Aren't I supposed to be that super homeschooling mom who loves spending time with her kids so much she just can't bare the thought of being apart? I am not that quasi-attatchment parent who thrives on having a kid on her back and two under foot 24 hours a day? Why am I so burnt out right now?! This has nothing to do with wanting to send my kids to public school BTW :) It has to do with working the equivilent of a 92 hour work week + a part time job and NEVER getting a break. I am always on duty. Even when hubby is home. Not that he doesn't want to take some of the load because he does, but the kids naturally call my name when they need or want something so I spend just as much time saying "go ask your daddy" as I do if I just get up and take care of it. I spend every moment, even those asleep, being mom and I am just tired! /vent

Shopping Smart: SwagBucks

A friend of mine recently introduced me to a search engine called swagbucks. Basically you use it to do your searches and you randomly earn between 1-5 swagbucks. Swagbucks can be traded in for a number of prizes including gift cards for places such as amazon.com! Swagbucks now offers a toolbar that gives you easy access to the search engine and has a mail feature that delivers swagcodes good for extra swagbucks. I have been signed up for 4 days and have already collected 16 swagbucks. I plan on trading in at 45 to get my $5 amazon gift card!

Shopping Smart:Gymboree

I have been saying I was going to write this for ages and finally after enough people asking me here it is, a how to on how to shop at Gymboree for Walmart, or even cheaper than Walmart prices.


So who doesn't LOVE the clothes at Gymboree? They are fashonable, hold up well, resell better, and lets not forget super expensive. I have never and will never pay $40 for a pair of pajamas my 4 year old will out grow within the month. However, all of my children have Gymboree clothing and my son wore nothing but Gymboree for the first year of his life. How you ask? Well here are my tips:



1. Don't shop "in season". Gymboree lines go in and out of style quickly. Once the new line for that season comes in, the old lines are marked down and sent to the sale racks. The older the line, the better deal you will get on it. I promise your toddler does not care if the tag on his shirt says spring '09 during the spring '10 season.

2. Look ahead. Shop in bigger sizes when you find a bargain. Who cares if they can't wear it for another 2 years if you only paid $.79 for that pair of pants (yes, this has actually happened for me)! I have a general rule that I stay within 2 years unless it's just a fantastic deal. That way I dont forget what I have because its been sitting in a box for a decade waiting for my child to grow into it.

3. Shop during Gymbucks. Pretty regularly Gymboree has periods of time that you can aquire Gymbucks by spending more than $50. The key with these is to shop the clearance racks and try to hit the $50 mark as close as possible. When you spend $50 you will get a $25 Gymbuck good on a $50 purchase made in the future. If you spend $100 my suggestion is to do it in 2 transactions so that your Gymbucks are in the smallest increments possible. Check the dates carefully on your Gymbucks and be sure not to forget to spend them! Yes this does take an initial investment but, shopping the sales racks during this time can average out the clothing to less than $3 per item easily. Redeem your Gymbucks on sale items.



4. Hit several stores. Now this wont work for the Gymbucks. You have to spend the entire $50 in one store to get those, but if you are out and about and can hit more than one store it can be worth the effort. No two stores are going to have the same selection. I will list my favorites at the end of the blog.



5. Set a limit on what you are willing to spend and stick to it. I personally don't spend over $3.99 on shirts, $5.99 on pants, or $8.99 on sweaters and overalls. Setting a price limit allows me to rationally put a cute item back on the shelf, knowing that I can get a better deal on an equally cute item later. Yes, on the rare occassion I do grab something that is special and I pay a bit more (for instance I found a monkey shirt that my son wore during his monkey 1st birthday party), but for the most part I stick to it.

6. Gymboree has just issued a new loyalty card. For every $1 you spend you get a point and the points can then be traded in for a gift card. I will update this after I have had a chance to look at it a bit more.


Ok so here are just a few quick tid-bits. Feel free to post questions and I will answer them if I miss it here.

*Girls clothes are harder to find cheap. They tend to leave the racks quickly and are not marked down as much or as often as the boys clothes. You may have to increase your price limit if you dont have a boy to shop for. I just mix it in with what I purchase for my son. My girls dont have quite as much Gymboree but then again they really dont care.

*If you return an item that you used or got Gymbucks on, the store will deduct the Gymbucks from the purchase. Be sure that if you return something you replace it so that you can still use your Gymbucks.