Vaccinations: Call the CDC

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> In reviewing some information and thinking of action steps we can

> all take I found this on the CDC site ( had to chuckle) and then

> had a thought.

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> {The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes that

> parents should be fully informed about the risks and benefits of

> vaccination by talking to a trusted health care provider. By law,

> parents, guardians, or patients must be given information in

> writing about the risks and benefits of vaccination before a

> vaccine is administered. In fact, a recent national survey

> reconfirmed that parents overwhelmingly turn to their child's

> health care provider to obtain information or ask questions about

> vaccination.(3) If your health provider is not giving you the

> information you need, you can obtain copies by calling the CDC

> National Immunization Program information hotline at 1-800-232-2522

> (English) or 1-800-232-0233 (Spanish), or view the information on

> the National Immunization Program's home page.}

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> I know that before I was educated on the topic I was going to to Dr

> and getting the suggest shots. I was not informed about anything

> from my Dr and was given a 1 page hand out on each vaccine that was

> given to my daughter ( only after the fact) Clearly not enough

> information in a 20 minute Dr visit. Once I stopped going to to

> that Dr. I requested my daughter's records. Interestingly enough

> not everything was logged correctly or legibly. Also on the form

> was an empty consent form.

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> " I have read the information regarding the vaccine(s)to be

> received today. I have been informed of the benefits and the risks.

> I consent that my child may receive the vaccine(s).

> Parent Signature _________Blank ________________ "

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> I never saw this form until I left the practice.

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> My suggestion for those inclined is to call or email the CDC and

> tell them that you are not being informed etc..

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> Wouldn't it be great if we had thousands of parents calling and

> writing this week. May cause a stir - who knows.

> We can always try.

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> Casey

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