Vaccines – a hot topic that can be tricky to talk about. But here at Unapologetic Motherhood, we’re all about having those big conversations to help better educate ourselves. From baby vaccines to setting up a delayed vaccine schedule for our kids, there’s a lot of info to know. We put together this post of some things you can consider when deciding about vaccinating children, so take a look and start adding to your knowledge toolkit!
If you want to empower yourself and your knowledge journey then now is the time! Don’t wait and join the UM Club now! We did an entire episode all about vaccines with Dr. Taylor Bean from TaylorMade Wellness, so sign up today to view that amazing episode!
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Know the Infection First
When we’re vaccinating our kids, the best thing we can be is informed. As Dr. Taylor mentioned in our full UM Club Episode about vaccines, know the infection first. If you’re sitting here thinking should I vaccinate my child, start looking into what all the different vaccines do and what they protect against.
There’s so much research behind the vaccines that make up the BC immunization schedule, so start by finding sources that you trust. If you’re on the fence about something, the best thing you can do is research it to make yourself more comfortable. We’re at our best when we’re informed and empowered, so always seek out information that you trust. Looking for a place to start? Check out Dr. Taylor Bean’s 8 part webinar series on all things vaccines!
Look at the Demographics
The next best thing to do after you’ve looked more into how the disease that you’re fighting works is to look at how effective the vaccines are. Most of the vaccines being given out these days have been tested for many years, but when it comes to newer things like the covid vaccine for kids, there’s not as much data.
This is when looking at effectiveness can help ease our minds. Vaccinating children against any of the many diseases and infections we face is just like protecting them in any other way – we want to know how effective our modes of protection are, and pick the best ones. Looking at data, like how efficacious the vaccine was or how many people it was tested on, adds more to our knowledge toolkit, and helps us to make the best decisions for our families.
Keep Your Own Health in Mind – and Build Up Your Immune System
One of the best ways we can always be helping our bodies is by boosting our immune systems! Boosting your immune system is all about eating healthy and practicing healthy habits. Did you know that keeping a healthy immune system can help to make vaccines more effective? We talk all about this in our episode with Dr. Bean, so check that out to learn even more!
By now you’re probably wondering, what are some ways to boost the immune system? You’ve come to the right place, because we have so many great episodes about health and wellness! The best way to make our immune system function in tip top shape is to eat lots of fruits and veggies, stay away from super chemical-heavy foods, and to exercise our bodies.
Now that you’ve finished reviewing our tips, check out the exclusive UM Club episode that all of these originally came from! Dr. Taylor Bean has so much great information about vaccines and how they work, and really gave us the scoop on what we should be thinking about when we’re deciding “should I vaccinate my child?” We’re so excited to see you over at the UM Club, and for you to access all the amazing things we offer!
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UM Club Episode – Vaccines
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