15 mo check up - debating to go

July 10, 2008

Our son, , has his 15 mo check this monday....we have held off on all

vaccinations....

Even though our Ped doesn't really say much, they always give us the " we have to

inform you

because we are medical professionals " speech on how vaccinations are mercury

free, safe,

wonderful...etc..........we always listen and politely say, " we are holding off

for now " ....is there

another way to cut them to the chase so we don't even have to listen to the

speech?.....Do

they really have to inform us, or is that just what they say to hopefully change

our minds? The

only thing that came to mind was saying " as a parent, we are not vaccinating

currently, so we

can stop this discussion now " ....or something like that....but I don't want to

be rude or have

an uncomfortable visit.

Reason I want to go to this appt Dr. is supposed to check his cognitive/social

developmental.....

Any helpful dialogue will be appreciated.

Thanks so much,

, (15 mo), Ben (dh)

July 11, 2008

I love my kids doctor, whom is also holistic, which I couldn't recommend any

higher...

That said - he does NOT stock vaccines in his office - he doesn't even give

them - but...

during one of my appointments with my son - he said he's due for... " whatever

shot it was " and I'm " required " to let you know that - do you want the shot or

not? " Me: " NOT! " He chuckles says okay and we move on. It's funny because he

doesn't even carry them in his office, so I assume at various times of the

" recommended schedule " they're " required " to mention it.

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