Question for parents of BOYS born after 2000

[GavinPearson]

Serious question - just trying to get some facts and perspective.

My son was born in the USA just over a week ago and whilst going through the vast array of questions was asked 2 questions:-
1) Did we want a Hepititis B jab?
2) Did we want our child circumcised?

As it seems that records of Hepititis B jabs being given will be required to get admission into a school in the future we did opt for that; however I saw no medical reason to have a circumcision done, plus no religious reason either as I'm not Jewish and neither is my wife, so that was not going to happen.

We were then asked the exact questions in our Paediatrician's office (they are less specialised in the US than British Paediatricians, more like GPs who only see kids).

I'd just like to know if they are asking the same questions in British hospitals and if so what are the percentage take rates for the jab and circumcision?

[cptsideways]

Born a Jewish hospital by any chance?

[bjwoods]

I believe that most america (men) are circumsised, whatever their religion... Is not done in the uk (or even offered) in the NHS. Only done for a medical or religous reason.

B

>> Edited by bjwoods on Wednesday 23 November 11:40

[off_again]

My son was born in 2001 but didnt get asked those questions.....

...and we arent jewish....

[Jinx]

GavinPearson said:

however I saw no medical reason to have a circumcision done, plus no religious reason either as I'm not Jewish and neither is my wife, so that was not going to happen.

Too much information alert......

I wish my parents had done the above when I was a baby as it would have saved a painful operation whan I was eight (and the complications due to infection caught in a crappy hospital) and would have prevented the scars. I am not Jewish either though I do support Spurs

[moreymach]

A friend of mine spent most of her life in the US before coming here a few years back. She hadnt met a willy that hadnt been circumnavigated until she got here.
I think its a US thing regardless of religious beliefs

[tvrslag]

My son was born in a UK hospital in 2003 and we not asked either of those questions. I will check with the wife but I don't think kids here are even offered the Hep B jab when they go for the Polio, tetanus and MMR jabs.

[Plotloss]

bjwoods said:

I believe that most america (men) are circumsised, whatever their religion... Is not done in the uk (or even offered) in the NHS. Only done for a medical or religous reason. B >> Edited by bjwoods on Wednesday 23 November 11:40

[tinman0]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision

apparently, it cuts down the chances of penile cancer if you've had the chop!

[ADDYBOY1982]

You tend to find that anyone who works in a hospital has a Hep B jab. Also Prison Officers, Police, Paramedics etc.. Apart from that AFAIK it's only gays and lesbians that have Hep B jabs as they are more at risk....


....although if I'm wrong someone feel free to come along and correct me

[speedchick]

Isn't Hep B the one they give as some sort of defence against meningitis? or is that Hep C?

I lose the plot with all these jabs, my 2 were born pre 2000 (95 and 97), and I have just sent them for whatever jabs the doc wanted to give them, but I do know there was a big thing about vaccinating against meningitis cos it tends to run rife through schools.

[scorp]

tinman0 said:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision apparently, it cuts down the chances of penile cancer if you've had the chop!

Is that some kind of promotion? Ive never heard of anyone get penile cancer, so i assume its not that common. Considering circumcision reduces sensitivity, i'd much rather risk the million-to-one chance of penile cancer

[tinman0]

scorp said:

tinman0 said: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision apparently, it cuts down the chances of penile cancer if you've had the chop! Is that some kind of promotion? Ive never heard of anyone get penile cancer, so i assume its not that common. Considering circumcision reduces sensitivity, i'd much rather risk the million-to-one chance of penile cancer

1/100,000 actually. unless you are a Yank and your down to 1/600. And your survivability is 50%.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penile_cancer

wikipedia is your friend!

[puggit]

moreymach said:

A friend of mine spent most of her life in the US before coming here a few years back. She hadnt met a willy that hadnt been circumnavigated until she got here. I think its a US thing regardless of religious beliefs

'a friend'

She hadn't seen one until you got her in the sack, you mean!!

[dakkon]

It is also an Australian thing to stop boys catching diseases from not washing their bits properly.

[moreymach]

puggit said:

moreymach said: A friend of mine spent most of her life in the US before coming here a few years back. She hadnt met a willy that hadnt been circumnavigated until she got here. I think its a US thing regardless of religious beliefs 'a friend' She hadn't seen one until you got her in the sack, you mean!!

Coulndt possibly comment .. heh heh

[jimbeaux]

I had my pencil sharpened upon entering the world...and have endeavored to keep it sharp ever since.

[Mrs Fish]

Nope, we weren't asked either of those

[cptsideways]

I think we need a "slightly disgusting threads" department, this week we've had anal bleaching to add to the pot, where will it end.


I conclude then that Americans don't wash? which is whay they asked in the first place