I’m really against this vaccine after doing a little research. Was wondering if anyone else is concerned about the safety of this vaccine.
What research are you looking at? Any reputable source makes clear that the vaccine is very safe and effective recommended for all preteens/teens unless you are one of the small percentage of people that have an allergy. Talk to your doctor.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/public/index.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/meningitis-vaccines-what-parents-need-to-know-2018080814382
I’m not concerned about the safety of this vaccine. I wouldn’t send my kids to college without it, that’s for sure.
I wouldn’t send my kids to college without it (and I’ve sent three kids to college).
Decades worth of research proves its safe.
I watched my dad almost die from meningitis. I absolutely got the vaccine and so will my child.
The burden of proof is on you to show us legitimate research that shows it isn’t safe.
Ive seen college kids die because of meningitis. Heartbreaking. Benefit outweighs any “risks” to me.
@user_752736 I think you need to do more than a “little” research, and your research needs to be from medical sources. My kids all had the vaccine and like others have stated, they would not send them off without the vaccine.
DD’s had the vaccine and there were no problems. She’ll need a booster at some point.
@user_752736 you really need to provide links to scholarly, peer-reviewed articles or studies if you’re going to make this kind of claim (anecdotes don’t cut it). Meningitis is a horrible disease.
You have had your kids fully vaxed up to now but THIS is the one that you question? What are you “against”?
My D grew up in OH where there were college outbreaks and deaths from Meningitis. This isn’t a disease to mess around with.
I’m glad most college campuses require these vaccinations for students living in dorms.
Regarding meningitis vaccines:
There are now 2 different meningitis vaccines available.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/index.html
I am all for vaccinations, even sold the Hepatitis B vaccine back in the 1990’s. I have 4 kids and they all have gotten every possible vaccine. When kid #3 was 17 (spring 2018), she was scheduled to get her booster of Meningococcal conjugate (older one) and I was asked if I wanted her to get the newer Serogroup B meningococcal or MenB vaccine as well. I agreed as it seemed like a no brainer to have more coverage.
Dropped off that kid at school and got a call from the nurse that my kid was with her in terrible pain from a headache/migraine. This kid has never had a headache and when I got to school, her heart was racing; we called the doctor and she assumes that it was an adverse reaction from the new vaccine. Everything turned out just fine.
Long story and this is just our experience, but I did not have kid #4 get the newer meningitis vaccine last year when she turned 17. Bottom line, ask your physician to see what he/she is seeing regarding this newer one. I’m done having kids get vaccines, they all grew up!!
I’d rather my kid get a migraine than meningitis personally.
Even if a link is found between one monster headache and a particular vaccine, I would (and did) still have the vaccine. Meningitis is far worse than a brutal headache, with permanent harm.
Both my kids have had both vaccines. In my S’s case, he got the 2nd vaccine shortly after college graduation at his physical.
A girl he knew well at college, she lived next-door, died of meningitis and it was a terrible experience for her family. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/public/index.html lists CDC meningitis vaccine recommendations. The vaccines are relatively new in the US (ACWY from 2005, B in 2015).
Interestingly, the CDC does not recommend it for adults generally, but only for what are listed as increased risk groups (including first year college students living in dorms and military recruits). But then there could be more people who may be at increased risk (e.g. people who commute on a crush-load subway train, people who live in places as crowded as college dorms, etc.). However, some studies also suggest that immunity from meningitis vaccines declines after only a few years.
My daughter got the meningitis vaccine. She did great with the first dose, however, she had a reaction with the second dose. Shaking, vomiting, headache and lips were blue. It was very scary, that being said, I was with her and could take her back to the doctor right away. Meningitis is something I would not mess around with and would likely get the vaccine again, especially with them being far away and not
Knowing if they would get to the doctor soon enough on their own.
The OP seems to have departed, but in case she or he returns: You seem to be interested in Musical Theater, which is a wonderful active major and profession. My only friend who contracted meningitis in college ended up having both feet amputated. Fortunately he’s a lawyer, not a performer. Yes, it’s a minuscule chance, but chance of bad outcome is larger than chance of vaccine problems.
One of my college roommates when on a junior year abroad and died of meningitis. I’d get the vaccine if I were you.
My relative’s neighbor has a D. The D was afflicted with meningitis and had to have multiple amputations because of it. Vaccinations seemed worthwhile for my comfort while kids were college students.