Whooping cough vaccine around babies

Is it normal for a new mother to want everyone that comes into contact with the baby to be fully vaccinated and boosted with the whooping cough?

The baby is 8 months old now and they originally said it would have it’s own immunity by 6 months, now the rules are staying in place forever it seems

I don’t know much about babies, I’m wondering if her request is reasonable? I’m not comfortable with getting a vaccine just to meet a baby once, especially since I haven’t been sick for YEARS I’m so healthy, I feel like I don’t need it

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robb65 · 56-60, M

Odds are pretty high that you are already vaccinated. Do you really believe everyone the baby comes in contact with is going to be "boosted" for the whooping cough? Think about it. Maybe she's just a bit paranoid because she's a new mom. maybe it's something else. I would almost bet she wasn't even "boosted".

heyitsemma · 26-30, F

@robb65 apparently you need a booster every 10 years, I was a fully vaccinated child and had my shots just over 10 years ago. I don’t see the point in getting vaccinated again just to see the baby once or twice.

I understand their concern I just have a different opinion on health in general. I haven’t been sick for years because I know how to look after myself! They rarely take the baby out of the house.. I would do it differently

midnightrose · F

@heyitsemma Would you take a titer test? Maybe that would give them relief, if you are immune.

robb65 · 56-60, M

@heyitsemma I understand what you mean.

heyitsemma · 26-30, F

@midnightrose what’s a titer test and where do I get one?

midnightrose · F

@heyitsemma The titer test checks for immunity. A lab in your area should be able to do the test. You could also ask your doctor.

heyitsemma · 26-30, F

@midnightrose thank you! I will ask her if she’s open to this option