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eaduffy10

Husband and I are not on the same page about vaccinating our son

My husband and I are on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to vaccinations. He is in the US Military and has received all vaccines (including all COVID-19 boosters) when "required" of him. For example, he just received another Tetanus vaccine and could not explain why it was needed or why he just took it without asking questions. I, on the other hand, have not received a single vaccine since I turned 18 and could make my own decisions, and I will continue to refuse vaccinations.

I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and am now seriously preparing for the birth of our son, including searching for a pediatrician who will take my son as an unvaccinated patient. My husband strongly believes that vaccines are safe and effective but has not done any research to support his beliefs. I haven't conducted formal research on this topic, but I strongly believe we should not interfere with the body's natural defenses and avoid introducing artificial substances, especially on day 0. I am willing to compromise in that I could be open to a delayed vaccine schedule with live and not combined vaccines.

We have not yet really sat down to discuss this, and I want to come prepared with literature that represents the risks of vaccinations, as my husband truly respects "authority" (lol). I am so nervous to discuss this and feel like I'm walking into a formal debate without any formal information to back my concerns. Can anyone provide me with the best websites or best studies to present to him? TIA!!

Posted Jul 9, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC

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