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Welcoming a new, tiny member into thefamilyis exciting for everyone involved.

But when the baby is a newborn, its important that all relatives take safety precautions when seeing them.

Below, youll find the full story, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared.

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But others are skeptical of how necessary vaccines really are.

And some even believe that they cause more harm than good.

Skepticism about vaccines isnt only an American issue, though.

Gloved hands holding a syringe, highlighting the importance of updated vaccines.

So its important to exercise caution when visiting one.

Johns Hopkinsnotes on their blog that newborns are at higher risk for developing infections from both bacteria and viruses.

They are also more susceptible to developing serious infections, such as sepsis and meningitis.

Text about relatives needing vaccines before meeting newborn after IVF.

But there are some rules to keep in mind.

Check out the results:

Requesting updated vaccines for visiting new baby causes family tension.

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Text expressing concern about baby safety and vaccination requirements for family visits.

Text messages about vaccine updates required for visiting a new baby, sparking a relatives' conversation.

Doctor explaining vaccine requirements for seeing new baby; relatives question necessity, discuss immunity concerns.

Group chat discussing the need for updated vaccines before visiting a new baby, causing offense among relatives.

Chat discussing family being restricted from seeing a new baby unless they update vaccines, with humorous and sarcastic exchanges.

Text conversation about car and Tesla, with humorous remarks about regrets and Elon.

Text conversation about vaccination requirement for seeing a newborn, amidst global warming discussion.

Relatives discuss vaccine updates and safety concerns before visiting a new baby, highlighting parental anxieties.

Discussion about relatives' reactions to new baby visiting rules and vaccine updates.

Reddit comments discussing family disagreements over vaccines before seeing a new baby.

Text about relatives needing vaccines to see a new baby, discussing postpartum social distancing and health risks.

Online discussion about jokes and opinions related to vaccines, involving concerns about a new baby and vaccination updates.

Text message conversation about family getting vaccines before visiting a new baby.

Chat conversation discussing openness and reactions about new baby and vaccines.

“We’re Parents Too”: Family Offended After Being Asked To Vaccinate Before Meeting Newborn

Discussion about vaccine updates and healthcare, with users debating political aspects.

Reddit comments discussing relatives upset over baby visit requirements and vaccines.

Reddit comments discussing inappropriate remarks about vaccines and new baby.

Text exchange about family vaccine requirements for newborn visits.

Comment discussing daycare Tdap vaccine requirements in context of seeing a new baby.

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Text comment addressing family restrictions on seeing a new baby until vaccinations are updated.

Reddit comment supporting vaccination updates before seeing a new baby, emphasizing respect and safety.

Comment on vaccine update request for seeing new baby, highlighting disrespect.

Comment questioning if a newborn baby has immunity, amid vaccine debate.

Comment about health concerns when visiting new babies and vaccination updates.

Reddit comment discussing relatives' reactions to vaccination updates for seeing a new baby.

Comment discussing family boundaries over newborn vaccine requirements.

Family discussion on updating vaccines to see new baby, with understanding from parents and siblings.

Comment discussing vaccine requirements before seeing a new baby, emphasizing parental choice and safety.

Text discussing relatives reacting to vaccine updates before seeing a new baby.

Comment on vaccines and visiting a new baby, expressing opposition to flu and COVID shots.