Judgement

Choosing not to vaccinate my baby in the UK and don’t know anyone else personally that has made this decision. We are getting a lot of backlash and I find it hard to remember statistics and facts when trying to defend our decision (not that we need to). Does anyone have anything simple that they say as to why they have chosen not to vaccinate their child, without coming across as rude or dismissive about that persons beliefs. As strongly as I feel right about my choice, it’s so hard to block out the noise from people who think we’re crackers!
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Honestly I don't tell people unless I know it's a safe space. If someone asks I say I did my research and decide the risk didn't out weigh the benefit. If they push I ask for one study that tests getting all the vaccine at the same time against a placebo. No test exists.

I think the first step is to limit who you share your child's medical records with. Who is giving all this judgement, doctors? If it's not a doctor, what is your reasoning for disclosing this detail to the people who are passing the judgement? I have never asked someone about their kids medical records, so if anyone is randomly asking you can simply say that it's private and discussed with your pediatrician 🖤🤷🏾‍♀️

I think they are crackers personally. I share posts with stats on instagram nearly every day (worth it if it just wakes one person up to be honest) x

I don’t think you’re obliged to tell anyone. You may just want to consider that sometimes people’s reactions come from a place of concern rather than judgment, especially if they’re thinking about how certain illnesses can affect more vulnerable people in the community—like babies who are too young for vaccines or children with health conditions. Vaccination decisions can feel really personal, but they also connect with public health, which is why others can feel strongly. It doesn’t mean you owe anyone an explanation, but it might help to understand where they’re coming from. It sounds like you’re trying to navigate this thoughtfully, and I hope you’ve got support around you.

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