Comments on: Private Practice Highlights Vaccine Dilemma http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/ Healthy Living at Home Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:07:33 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Kristie http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21106 Kristie Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:32:50 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21106 Anna- While I appreciate your opinion, I have to dispute one thing you said. Pediatricians are not really out to make "a lot of money" by administering vaccines. In fact, depending on your insurance, the reimbursements for vaccinations are sometimes LESS then the vaccine dose costs your doctor. Not to mention the time and energy related to ordering, stocking and storing the vaccines properly. So, as far as revenue streams go, vaccines really aren't where it's at. -Kristie Anna-

While I appreciate your opinion, I have to dispute one thing you said. Pediatricians are not really out to make “a lot of money” by administering vaccines. In fact, depending on your insurance, the reimbursements for vaccinations are sometimes LESS then the vaccine dose costs your doctor. Not to mention the time and energy related to ordering, stocking and storing the vaccines properly.

So, as far as revenue streams go, vaccines really aren’t where it’s at.

-Kristie

]]> By: anna baker http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21105 anna baker Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:11:19 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21105 the cdc has a lot of info about vaccines. including the side effects. and on a ton of them, one of the possible side effects is brain damage. and just because they havent found the link yet, doesnt mean there isnt one. they havent found the cure for cancer, but we still look. A.D.D is also linked to these things. all of the side effects of the vaccines match directly to the side effects of mercury poisining. when your preggers, your doc. tells you not to eat tuna because of the mercury, so why then should you turn around and inject your tiny baby with loads of it?? all im saying is for mamas to really do resurch, not to belive what your doctors will bully you into. they are looking to make a lot of money off of these shots. and they are programed to tell you to do this. find out the risk, and then make your own disicion. its every mamas right to choose what is best for your child.no matter which side you pick... the cdc has a lot of info about vaccines. including the side effects. and on a ton of them, one of the possible side effects is brain damage. and just because they havent found the link yet, doesnt mean there isnt one. they havent found the cure for cancer, but we still look.
A.D.D is also linked to these things.

all of the side effects of the vaccines match directly to the side effects of mercury poisining.
when your preggers, your doc. tells you not to eat tuna because of the mercury, so why then should you turn around and inject your tiny baby with loads of it??

all im saying is for mamas to really do resurch, not to belive what your doctors will bully you into. they are looking to make a lot of money off of these shots. and they are programed to tell you to do this.

find out the risk, and then make your own disicion. its every mamas right to choose what is best for your child.no matter which side you pick…

]]> By: Kristie http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21037 Kristie Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:19:59 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21037 I'm not sure exactly what research study Cascia was referring to, but here is some of the data I'm aware of. This study looked at autism rates after removal of thimerosal from the vaccine supply, showing the rate was unchanged: http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/1/19 This link at Vaccinate Your Baby gives links to many different research studies about vaccine safety in general and vaccines and autism: http://www.vaccinateyourbaby.org/safe/research.cfm -Kristie I’m not sure exactly what research study Cascia was referring to, but here is some of the data I’m aware of. This study looked at autism rates after removal of thimerosal from the vaccine supply, showing the rate was unchanged:
http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/1/19

This link at Vaccinate Your Baby gives links to many different research studies about vaccine safety in general and vaccines and autism:
http://www.vaccinateyourbaby.org/safe/research.cfm

-Kristie

]]> By: Wayne http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21036 Wayne Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:52:07 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21036 cascia@healthymoms, Can you share this new research or point me in the direction of it? We have two girls, one 2 yr old and one 3 month old and we are looking for information to help make a decision on vaccines. Thanks for any info you can share. cascia@healthymoms,

Can you share this new research or point me in the direction of it? We have two girls, one 2 yr old and one 3 month old and we are looking for information to help make a decision on vaccines.

Thanks for any info you can share.

]]> By: Cascia @ Healthy Moms http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21035 Cascia @ Healthy Moms Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:13:33 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21035 New research has concluded that vaccines are not linked to autism. Every parent should get their children vaccinated. Interesting article, though! New research has concluded that vaccines are not linked to autism. Every parent should get their children vaccinated. Interesting article, though!

]]> By: Joselyn http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21032 Joselyn Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:56:48 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21032 So very true! Well said in your article. Proper vaccination need to be taken in the childhood to get rid of some dangerous diseases. Thanks for educating on the topic. So very true! Well said in your article. Proper vaccination need to be taken in the childhood to get rid of some dangerous diseases. Thanks for educating on the topic.

]]> By: Kristie http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21027 Kristie Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:34:00 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21027 I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but the pertussis vaccine is one that does tend to lose effectiveness over time. Many adults with pertussis spread it to babies and kids without ever knowing they have it, because in most cases it isn't nearly as severe or dangerous beyond early childhood. As you point out though, no vaccine is 100% effective. I’m not sure how old your daughter is, but the pertussis vaccine is one that does tend to lose effectiveness over time. Many adults with pertussis spread it to babies and kids without ever knowing they have it, because in most cases it isn’t nearly as severe or dangerous beyond early childhood. As you point out though, no vaccine is 100% effective.

]]> By: Doug http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21025 Doug Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:41:25 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21025 almost annually, there is an outbreak of Whooping Cough on the Nthn Beaches of Sydney. most kids that are getting it, have been immunised. my daughter, who is not immunised, spent the days with friends (fully immunised) who we later found out had Whooping Cough... even after sharing a flute, she didnt get it. People always argue using statistics... but its not about that - it is about your kid, and it is your choice to do it or not, and then live by that decision. almost annually, there is an outbreak of Whooping Cough on the Nthn Beaches of Sydney. most kids that are getting it, have been immunised. my daughter, who is not immunised, spent the days with friends (fully immunised) who we later found out had Whooping Cough… even after sharing a flute, she didnt get it.

People always argue using statistics… but its not about that – it is about your kid, and it is your choice to do it or not, and then live by that decision.

]]> By: Kristie http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21021 Kristie Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:39:22 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21021 Sky- We discussed delaying some of my son's vaccinations for medical reasons, but then debated what to do if we had another whooping cough outbreak (or something else) in the state. My husband works all over the state, and attends a lot of large group functions. He could easily bring home something unsavory. The same with kids in school bringing bugs home to their family. It's a very difficult decision to make because there are so many opposing factors involved. I hope your daughter does well with the rest of her shots if/when you decide to continue. Sky-

We discussed delaying some of my son’s vaccinations for medical reasons, but then debated what to do if we had another whooping cough outbreak (or something else) in the state. My husband works all over the state, and attends a lot of large group functions. He could easily bring home something unsavory. The same with kids in school bringing bugs home to their family. It’s a very difficult decision to make because there are so many opposing factors involved.

I hope your daughter does well with the rest of her shots if/when you decide to continue.

]]> By: Kristie http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21020 Kristie Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:31:59 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21020 Wow, it sounds like your friend has a lot on her plate when it comes to medical decisions. As you point out with dividing up the MMR, there is a lot many parents don't know about vaccines. I understand your reservations about Gardasil. I wish there was longer term data available now, so I could make a better informed decision on that one for my girls. Wow, it sounds like your friend has a lot on her plate when it comes to medical decisions. As you point out with dividing up the MMR, there is a lot many parents don’t know about vaccines.

I understand your reservations about Gardasil. I wish there was longer term data available now, so I could make a better informed decision on that one for my girls.

]]> By: Sky http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21019 Sky Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:19:45 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21019 Our son is vaccinated fully...he's 9 and never had any problems. However, our daughter ended up violently ill after her second set of shots. Then again after her third. We've decided to delay any more vaccinations until she's 3-4 years old. Then we will start with 1 at a time. It's going to be quite tedious...but what is this mom to do? I see the dangers of not having her vaccinated, whooping cough was rampant around our school system this year. I'm at a loss of what to do. Our son is vaccinated fully…he’s 9 and never had any problems. However, our daughter ended up violently ill after her second set of shots. Then again after her third. We’ve decided to delay any more vaccinations until she’s 3-4 years old. Then we will start with 1 at a time. It’s going to be quite tedious…but what is this mom to do? I see the dangers of not having her vaccinated, whooping cough was rampant around our school system this year. I’m at a loss of what to do.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21018 Stephanie Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:07:22 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21018 I'm generally in favor of vaccines, but I have one friend where I absolutely understand why she won't do it. Her son already has seizures and other problems. She's gone through a lot with him, and he reacts to a lot of things. I did advise her that if she ever changes her mind, most vaccines like MMR are available as individual vaccines and can be spread out. She hadn't known that. Most of my friends, I have no idea if they vaccinate or not. The only one I worry much about is Gardasil, just because it's so new and I don't like the way it was pushed. My daughter is too young for that one anyhow, so I get time to watch and have an informed opinion by the time that one matters. I’m generally in favor of vaccines, but I have one friend where I absolutely understand why she won’t do it. Her son already has seizures and other problems. She’s gone through a lot with him, and he reacts to a lot of things. I did advise her that if she ever changes her mind, most vaccines like MMR are available as individual vaccines and can be spread out. She hadn’t known that.

Most of my friends, I have no idea if they vaccinate or not.

The only one I worry much about is Gardasil, just because it’s so new and I don’t like the way it was pushed. My daughter is too young for that one anyhow, so I get time to watch and have an informed opinion by the time that one matters.

]]> By: Kristie http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/private-practice-highlights-vaccine-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-21017 Kristie Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:35:53 +0000 http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/?p=524#comment-21017 Just a final note - I know I have friends and readers who fall on both sides of the vaccination debate. I also know that there are medical reasons not to vaccinate, as well as personal and religious ones. I appreciate everyone's input on this topic, as long as it is delivered in a respectful manner. Thanks!! Just a final note – I know I have friends and readers who fall on both sides of the vaccination debate. I also know that there are medical reasons not to vaccinate, as well as personal and religious ones. I appreciate everyone’s input on this topic, as long as it is delivered in a respectful manner. Thanks!!

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