Vaccinations - Tarav

I feel like being a mother in these days is extremely difficult at times. Sure, we have things that our ancestors didn't; pack-n-plays, swings, carriers, etc. But I feel like in these times not only do we have to worry about our babies getting sick, or why they won't stop crying, we have to worry about lead levels, chemicals in our baby products, and vaccinations.

Being that I have two children under two (my first turns two tomorrow!) I have started to research vaccinations. With my first I heard that there was much controversy surrounding them but I never did my research. I never listened to both side. I wish I would have been more educated. I have since learned that multiple vaccinations contain harmful ingredients (including aluminum, formeldehyde, and others,) and are believed to cause a wide range of effects, temporary, permanent, and death.

So I am just curious, what side of the vaccination war are you on? Do you feel like people who do not vaccinate are "selish" (I hear that argument a lot?) Do you feel as if vaccinating babies puts them in harm and so you don't participate in it? Do you believe that children should be vaccinated but on a different schedule than the Association of Pediatrics recommends?

As for myself, I wish I did not have to inject certain ingredients into the fragile bodies of my babies. However, I also fear them becoming sick and ultimately deceased [as a result of complex vaccinations]. That is why I have decided to vaccinate but on an alternative schedule. Rather than my children get 5 shots at a time, I am opting to give them one at a time. If you are curious about the schedule I follow (although I have edited it a bit,) I highly recommend the "Vaccination Book" by Dr. Sears. He breaks down every vaccine telling you what the ingredients are, how it's made, why people choose to give the shot, why others don't, and how he feels about the priority of a particular vaccine. I have learned enough to help me make my decision and will never look at vaccines the same again. The good thing about the book is it is not anti or pro vaccine. It is simply giving you the facts. Not only do I recommend it for parents, I think it is a good read all around.

Thoughts on vaccinating? Pro, anti, indifferent, or are you someone who, like I, wishes to do it but in a less intrusive manner?