Vaccines

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I took MJ to see a new pediatrician (for his medical clearance for surgery)

using his Medicaid waiver card. MJ is 8 and in 3rd grade. The nurse asked

for his immunization record and noted he'd only had 4 DPTs -- and must have

another! He only had two MMRs -- and must have another! And he had no Hep

B's and must begin the series today! When the female doctor came into the

room, she says " it looks like he needs several shots, a DPT, MMR and a Hep B

today. " I responded with " No other doctor or the school said he needed any

additional vaccines. " Then she pondered " that's what I'm thinking " while

studying his card. Then she reasserts herself and says, " Yes, Mom-ma! MJ

is fine, other than he needs a DPT, MMR and Hep B today! " I said we'll

bring him back after his surgery. NOT! She says, you don't want to do them

today? My husband and I both said a resounding No! We've been using a

family practitioner for MJ (since the peds never believed he was autistic -

LOL) except for his DAN doctor (who is a retired ped.) and now only has his

allergy/immunology practice. Are pediatricians more likely to push vaccines

than other doctors? I'm outraged this doctor would give so many shots at

one time to a child. My youngest daughter is in high school (hasn't had Hep

Bs yet either), but I remember with our daughters, there came a time at 4

y/o or kindergarten when vaccines were no longer needed. What's happened?

Thanks. Wanda