Vaccination is one subject that unfortunately, but undoubtedly, stirs up heated debate among parents — especially online. But it's less common to hear about couples not being on the same page and disagreeing on how they should proceed with immunization for their little ones. Unfortunately, this kind of disagreement between spouses does happen and it doesn't always have a happy ending. After getting into many heated arguments with her husband, one mom shared online that her husband thinks he should be the one to get to pick and choose which vaccines their daughter receives — so she plans on lying to him about it.
Dad originally said no to all vaccines but now he's only willing to allow certain shots.
The anonymous mom took to Mumsnet to share her beyond frustrating situation and shared that she's considering lying to him. That's because at first he said no to all vaccines but after fighting about it, he gave in and said he'd allow the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) shot and not any others. However, that isn't good enough for this worried mom and she wants to know if she's being unreasonable for thinking about taking her daughter anyways — without her husband knowing.
Many commenters are behind this mom lying to her husband in order to do what she thinks is best for their child.
The argument being that this mom should prioritize what is best for her baby.
Still, some think it would be wrong for her to go behind her husband's back.
Others just can't believe the couple hadn't discussed this seriously important issue sooner...
But the mom doesn't agree with her hubby's reasoning and made up her mind: she's doing it with or without him.
In a comment, she explained that her husband is against it because he friend's kid weren't vaccinated and haven't had any problems.
Unfortunately, this husband's problematic thoughts on vaccination illustrate the kind of dangerous misinformation that has lead to a growing number of parents refusing vaccinations and, in turn, leaving vulnerable populations susceptible to outbreaks of diseases that were, at one point, almost eradicated.
"It's alarming to see the rise in exemption rates across this country, putting communities at greater risk,” said Amy Pisani, director of the vaccine-advocacy organization Every Child By Two, recently told The Washington Post. “Parents need to understand that timely vaccines are critical to protecting children's health and should be at the top of the family’s to-do list."
And when it comes to concerns like those espoused by this woman's husband, Dr. Fernando Stein, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and Dr. Karen Remley, executive vice president of the AAP, said in a statement last year: "Claims that vaccines are linked to autism or are unsafe when administered according to the recommended schedule have been disproven by a robust body of medical literature. Vaccines are safe. Vaccines are effective. Vaccines save lives."
With that information under any parent's belt, it's hard to see why they would choose to do anything other than ensure their child has all of their immunizations. Fingers crossed this couple is able to get in sync on this tough topic, if only for the well-being of their baby girl.
