Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 Any doctor or hospital can pull titres to measure immunity. The most useful are: rubeola (measles) IgG mumps IgG rubella IgG quantitative diphtheria IgG tetanus IgG pertussis IgG Heb B surface Ab Polio IgG Your doctor is mistaken. Ask him to call the lab (or two) to find out what he may not already know. On the religious thing. I just say it's against my religion to have an autistic kid and certainly against my religion to make him worse and I don't even believe in organized religion so it's not a lie, it's protecting your child. Holly ----- Original Message ----- > Has anyone had a blood test to see if your child has adequate immunities to > diptheria and tetanus? Pennsylvania requires a diptheria and tetanus shot > after the age of 4(not pertusis for some reason). My son is 5 and starting > preschool in September. The doctor said he couldn't check blood for > diptheria or tetanus antibodies. He's already had 4 DPT shots(before I > became educated), and I don't want to give him a 5th. > > We had a measles titer, and he is immune to measles from the first MMR. > > My next option is a religious exemption. I'd like to avoid that though. I > am a bad liar, and my son hasn't set foot in a church since the day he was > born. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 In a message dated 2/4/01 1:53:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, lschael@... writes: > Has anyone had a blood test to see if your child has adequate immunities to > diptheria and tetanus? Pennsylvania requires a diptheria and tetanus shot > after the age of 4(not pertusis for some reason). My son is 5 and starting > preschool in September. The doctor said he couldn't check blood for > diptheria or tetanus antibodies. He's already had 4 DPT shots(before I > became educated), and I don't want to give him a 5th. > > Hi, I just had my son tested for MMR and DPT last October. There is a test and mine was done by Quest Labs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 I tried to find a Quest Labs. Do you have a web address Possibly . I would like to hang on to this for future reference. thanks kelly > Hi, I just had my son tested for MMR and DPT last October. There is a test > and mine was done by Quest Labs > > If your inquiry requires highly specialized assistance (such as information to be submitted in a new drug application) or if you are requesting a meeting with someone in headquarters, you may save time by directly calling the appropriate center. These people can also send you a wide variety of helpful publications or audiovisuals: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 > >Reply-To: GFCFKids >To: GFCFKids >Subject: Re: DTP titer >Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 02:23:48 -0500 > > > >I thought the Tetanus antibodies last 5 to 10 years. > >Perhaps you should check with another doctor. Or if PA absolutely insists >have the vaccines for each given separatlety with a space of a month >between >each... > >But I would go for a second opinion on the Tetanus.... > >Daphne > > > > >Reply-To: GFCFKids > >To: GFCFkids > > >Subject: DTP titer > >Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 13:33:25 -0500 > > > >Has anyone had a blood test to see if your child has adequate immunities >to > >diptheria and tetanus? Pennsylvania requires a diptheria and tetanus >shot > >after the age of 4(not pertusis for some reason). My son is 5 and >starting > >preschool in September. The doctor said he couldn't check blood for > >diptheria or tetanus antibodies. He's already had 4 DPT shots(before I > >became educated), and I don't want to give him a 5th. > > > >We had a measles titer, and he is immune to measles from the first MMR. > > > >My next option is a religious exemption. I'd like to avoid that though. >I > >am a bad liar, and my son hasn't set foot in a church since the day he >was > >born. > > > > I can't for the life of me understand why your Doctor refuses the titre test!! Surely it's safer to do this than give any vaccine, capable of some serious side effects-that may not even be needed?! You could try for Phylisophical (sp?)exemption, if this exists in your state, or another option may be going back to your doctor and asking if you could have titres checked privately, though you would have to pay, failing the doctors co-operation for this - you could maybe try finding a lab and/or doctor willing to do this yourself -(some Labs request a doctors referral)- hope this helps. Good Luck. Best wishes, margaret. > > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 My sons Pedi also said that the only titer he can check for is MMR. Thankfully Niks came back very high ( so now what does that tell you about the shot ). Even his Pedi was amazed at how high his titers were. Anyway I have a great Pedi and he agreed to not give Nik any shots and write a Physicians note so Nik doesn't have to get anymore shots. Hugs, Terry.B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 Hi Hollly and , I didn't see Holly's post until after I posted mine. I guess my dr is clueless about pulling titers for DT (gee, big surprise there....) And as for what Holly said about protecting your child, I agree 150%. Penny ---------- >From: GFCFKids >To: GFCFKids >Subject: Digest Number 2664 >Date: Sun, Feb 4, 2001, 4:23 PM > >Message: 22 > Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 15:02:13 -0500 > >Subject: Re: DTP titer > >Any doctor or hospital can pull titres to measure immunity. The most useful >are: >rubeola (measles) IgG >mumps IgG >rubella IgG quantitative >diphtheria IgG >tetanus IgG >pertussis IgG >Heb B surface Ab >Polio IgG > >Your doctor is mistaken. Ask him to call the lab (or two) to find out what >he may not already know. On the religious thing. I just say it's against >my religion to have an autistic kid and certainly against my religion to >make him worse and I don't even believe in organized religion so it's not a >lie, it's protecting your child. > >Holly > >----- Original Message ----- > > >> Has anyone had a blood test to see if your child has adequate immunities >to >> diptheria and tetanus? Pennsylvania requires a diptheria and tetanus >shot >> after the age of 4(not pertusis for some reason). My son is 5 and >starting >> preschool in September. The doctor said he couldn't check blood for >> diptheria or tetanus antibodies. He's already had 4 DPT shots(before I >> became educated), and I don't want to give him a 5th. >> >> We had a measles titer, and he is immune to measles from the first MMR. >> >> My next option is a religious exemption. I'd like to avoid that though. >I >> am a bad liar, and my son hasn't set foot in a church since the day he was >> born. >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 Hi , I'm in PA too, in Philly. My daughter just turned 4 and we ran titers for MMR and the pertussis part of the DTP. My doctor too said that titers could not be run on diptheria or tetanus, so we didn't. I think that Holly posted before that it is possible, but maybe our dr's aren't up to speed on the latest tests for this. Like your son, my daughter was sky high for measles (and mumps and rubella and pertussis too). We declined both the MMR and DTP at her 4 year old well. I plan on NOT getting her the DT shot before she enters school. The tetanus shot contains thimerosal and she's had way, way, way too much of that already. I plan on seeking a religious exemption when she enters school. They are by law, FORBIDDEN to ask you your religion and where it says it that your religion forbids them. While we are involved in our church, as Lutherans we do not forbid immunizations, but I consider it more of a 'spiritual' exemption. I don't consider it lying, I consider it protecting my daughter from more autism. Hope this helps, feel free to email me privately if you want, Penny ---------- >From: GFCFKids >To: GFCFKids >Subject: Digest Number 2664 >Date: Sun, Feb 4, 2001, 4:23 PM > >Message: 11 > Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 13:33:25 -0500 > >Subject: DTP titer > >Has anyone had a blood test to see if your child has adequate immunities to >diptheria and tetanus? Pennsylvania requires a diptheria and tetanus shot >after the age of 4(not pertusis for some reason). My son is 5 and starting >preschool in September. The doctor said he couldn't check blood for >diptheria or tetanus antibodies. He's already had 4 DPT shots(before I >became educated), and I don't want to give him a 5th. > >We had a measles titer, and he is immune to measles from the first MMR. > >My next option is a religious exemption. I'd like to avoid that though. I >am a bad liar, and my son hasn't set foot in a church since the day he was >born. > > > > > >___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 Hi Holly and , I didn't see Holly's post until after I posted mine. I guess my dr is clueless about pulling titers for DT (gee, big surprise there....) And as for what Holly said about protecting your child, I agree 150%. Penny ---------- >From: GFCFKids >To: GFCFKids >Subject: Digest Number 2664 >Date: Sun, Feb 4, 2001, 4:23 PM > >Message: 22 > Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 15:02:13 -0500 > >Subject: Re: DTP titer > >Any doctor or hospital can pull titres to measure immunity. The most useful >are: >rubeola (measles) IgG >mumps IgG >rubella IgG quantitative >diphtheria IgG >tetanus IgG >pertussis IgG >Heb B surface Ab >Polio IgG > >Your doctor is mistaken. Ask him to call the lab (or two) to find out what >he may not already know. On the religious thing. I just say it's against >my religion to have an autistic kid and certainly against my religion to >make him worse and I don't even believe in organized religion so it's not a >lie, it's protecting your child. > >Holly > >----- Original Message ----- > > >> Has anyone had a blood test to see if your child has adequate immunities >to >> diptheria and tetanus? Pennsylvania requires a diptheria and tetanus >shot >> after the age of 4(not pertusis for some reason). My son is 5 and >starting >> preschool in September. The doctor said he couldn't check blood for >> diptheria or tetanus antibodies. He's already had 4 DPT shots(before I >> became educated), and I don't want to give him a 5th. >> >> We had a measles titer, and he is immune to measles from the first MMR. >> >> My next option is a religious exemption. I'd like to avoid that though. >I >> am a bad liar, and my son hasn't set foot in a church since the day he was >> born. >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 Do you have a phone number for Quest labs?? For future reference for all us GFCF goers. Thanks alot Hugs, Terry.B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 In a message dated 2/4/01 8:54:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, Lake260@... writes: > Hi, I just had my son tested for MMR and DPT last October. There is a test > and mine was done by Quest Labs > Did they check the pertusis titers? My Doc didn't know if there is such a test for pertusis. She only found the one for diptheria and tetunis(sp?). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 In a message dated 2/5/01 10:49:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, Beeda111@... writes: > I called the lab in the DFW area recently and they were quite rude. I asked about the price of several tests and all she would say was " A DOCTOR HAS TO ORDER THOSE TESTS. " I kept saying, yes, I know, but just answer my question. I finally gave up and had the doctor call. I hope every one here has better luck than I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 In a message dated 2/4/01 10:48:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, kc62765@... writes: > > I tried to find a Quest Labs. Do you have a web address Possibly . I > would > like to hang on to this for future reference. thanks kelly > > > I don't know if they have a web site, but here is their phone # Quest Diagnostics Inc. 1- or I know they took over Kline Beecham labs a few months ago also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 In a message dated 2/5/01 6:13:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, psashton@... Ok My lab did a test for Diptheria so there's at least a test for D and P of the DTP. Since everyone needs the tetnas (sp) vaccine every 10 years, I guess testing for immunity is a moot point > > Hi , > > I'm in PA too, in Philly. My daughter just turned 4 and we ran titers for > MMR and the pertussis part of the DTP. My doctor too said that titers could > not be run on diptheria or tetanus, so we didn't. I think that Holly posted > before that it is possible, but maybe our dr's aren't up to speed on the > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 I'm not . But I know in our area (Northern Virginia) almost all the drawing labs are Quest. It is the one our insurance uses. If you have no luck finding a lab, ask your doctor about who they would have do such a test. I think its pretty common and they should know about it. Alice Re: DTP titer > > I tried to find a Quest Labs. Do you have a web address Possibly . I would > like to hang on to this for future reference. thanks kelly > > > > Hi, I just had my son tested for MMR and DPT last October. There is a test > > and mine was done by Quest Labs > > > > > > > > > > > If your inquiry requires highly specialized assistance (such as information > to be submitted in a new drug application) or if you are requesting a meeting > with someone in headquarters, you may save time by directly calling the > appropriate center. These people can also send you a wide variety of helpful > publications or audiovisuals: > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2001 Report Share Posted February 5, 2001 > In a message dated 2/5/01 6:13:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, psashton@s... ....Since everyone needs the tetnas (sp) vaccine every 10 years, I > guess testing for immunity is a moot point... Does everyone? Isn't that what the pharmaceutical labs say about almost every vax? And it seems like emergency room staff try to give one of these every time someone pops their head in the door. Last trip we made there, the doc was pushing a tetanus shot (for a sprained ankle), so I lied and said I had one the prior year. He didn't miss a beat, saying I needed one " just in case " . Someone on this list must have info about how long these really last and what can be done instead if there is a puncture wound. Anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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