Immunisations

Yesterday I got Anastasia immunized.
I had debated about this during my pregnancy,I had to weight up the potential risks on both sides and then come to a decision, you immunize or not?
I decided in the end that it was best for her to avoid getting diseases in the future.

I was shocked at the Victorian way of getting babies immunized.
In South Australia you would make an appointment at your Child nurse clinic and, turn up at your appointment and a specialized nurse would be there to do the needles.
Yesterday when I walked into the hall we had to take a number and be seated.
It felt like cattle waiting for the slaughter as Mums and Dads waited for their kids to be jabbed, kids stared as they heard babies cry and children scream each time they went into *That room* and children came out sobbing holding on tight to their parents.
I was distraught just from seeing all of that and wanted to run away...

Nothing could prepare me for what was to come....

Our number was called and my Husband and I walked into the area where Anastasia was to be immunized. We were told to sit down and told that Anastasia would have a needle in each leg but some serum first. The nurse proceeded to feed my baby this vial of serum and I was surprised that she didn't have any gloves on and her hands were right near my babys mouth!! I sat there speechless thinking about how she has been doing this to countless other babies and now to mine. After that the nurses gave Anastasia her jabs and once again no gloves!!
They had been jabbing babies all day and not only putting my baby at risk but also themselves.
Please tell me that I am not overreacting here!!

In conclusion my Husband and I decided that after that experience we are going to the Doctors to get our baby immunized. It is safer, cleaner and a much better environment. It is worth paying the money to ensure our baby is protected. Never again will I line my baby up like cattle to be prodded.