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Given the prevalancy of Hep B in hospital workers, it would seem that hospital vaccinations for newborns, for whom this disease represents a mortal threat, might be prudent. I find the level and quality of scientific information put out by the vaccination alarmists slighly below that of the environmentalists. You want to see, firsthand, the results of poor or absent child vaccination programs? Travel around the world a little bit and see the deaf, blind, and retarded young people who had measles as baies, or the cripples who had polio.

I have to agree with you. Notice in these posts that all the medically educated people are encouraging immunizations. (doctors, nurses, etc) Maybe because they know something that lay people don't?

The problem is, people won't immunize their kids, then when they come down with hep, TB, whatever, SUE THE DOCTOR!

Also, regarding "newborns contracting hepatitis", although newborns run an increased risk of contracting anything due to immature immune systems, these immunizations are to protect, not just through "newbornhood" but through childhood and beyond, with the proper boosters. By the way, I was immunized (hospital worker)as was my husband (doctor) and we are no worse for the wear. Also my youngest son was and had no adverse reactions - and we, knowing the risks and benefits had no qualms about doing so. My oldest wasn't because they immunize for Hep B "way" back then. But due to his chosen profession (medicine) I'm sure he will be when the time comes.

The fact is, there are risks in EVERYTHING. Go get in your car today and you are risking death in an accident. The question here is: Do the risks outweigh the benefits? I say no. The benefits are clear. The risk, minimal. Although the choice is up to the individual, I believe those who don't choose to immunize their children are doing them a disservice.

Notice in these posts that all the medically educated people are encouraging immunizations. (doctors, nurses, etc)
I do not believe this statement.

I'm not anti-vaccination or anything, just curious. The CDC web site say's the hepB vaccine has been available since 1982, 20 years ago. How come you didn't have your older son vaccinated when it became available? Why did choose to keep him at risk? Am I missing something?