i recently attended a seminar put on by my chiropractor about raising healthy kids. it really was great and i feel that i learned quite a bit. as far as "all natural" goes i do lean towards more organic foods as well as wholesome food choices for my family. so i feel i am doing pretty well in that department but could always freshen up a bit! ( yes, my kids do get happy meals and such on occasion ) ;) anyway, this time the seminar was leaning more towards antibiotics, fevers and vaccinations. this is definitely a heated subject among many people but i was just curious how all of you mommy's out there feel about this regarding your own kids.
i am one that does not give my child a does of motrin at the slightest "warm feeling" of a fever. i try to let the fever do it's trick ( if you will ). i do, however bring them into the dr. if i feel something is wrong after a day or two of a fever and really do not have an issue giving them an antibiotic if the dr. thinks it is necessary. should i think about it more before loading them up with antibiotics? all three of my kids are up to date on their immunizations and have ( knock on wood ) not had any serious side effects from them. after listening to many facts about vaccinations at the seminar i really feel that i could be pulled in the direction of not wanting them any more.
hmmmm ..... what is your take on it? do you think all of the vaccines are necessary? do you let your child's illness run it's course or give them antibiotics?
I don't have kiddos, but my take is that Ibu and Tylenol are in fact to keep you comfortable, and if you can allow a fever to play out, do it. I do this myself. Back in the day when Dr Aj was around he used to give antibiotics, usually penicillin. I don't think antibiotics are necessarily harmful and most docs do understand when you need them and when you don't. Usually judged if secretions are colorful (to not be too gross). I need to do more research on vaccinations, depending what strains of illness are still around and common. From what I have read, my gut says that these are not harmful.
ReplyDeletethanks for your info D :) pahrmy advice is always good too!!!
ReplyDeleteRachael, my sister had her daughter the month before Connor was born. A friend of her's had given her a book on vaccines and she was definitely be swayed against them. We've had lengthy conversations about it. My mom reminded us both that we have not lived in an era where people died of polio or the measles or the mumps and that is because of the advances of vacinnations. While I understand the concerns and while I am with you on being cautious on the food/fuel I put in my own and my families bodies - I believe the benefits of vaccinations outweigh the potential side effects. (These were diseases that killed people) Just my opinion - I know this is a hot topic and certainly not everyone agrees. I'm interested to see what others have to say :)
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