Time to Immunize

Apparently whooping cough is making a comeback. Or there is an outbreak. Or something. Either way, the state of Victoria or maybe even all of Australia is recommending that babies be immunized at 6 weeks instead of two months because of this. And encouraging parents to also get a booster shot. So, that's what we did. In theory, we will not have whooping cough running around in our house.


One vaccine was a liquid that Adlai had to drink. He slept through that part but downed it like a champ. Then he had a shot in each of his legs. He woke up long enough to give a little scream and then he was fine. He probably would have gone back to sleep if it hadn't been time to eat.

And tetanus was included so I can step on a nail and not worry so much. Seth couldn't even remember when his last booster was but I know mine was in 2003 when I came home from Fiji (I now know why I shouldn't be playing soccer without shoes, or any other outdoor activity for that matter).