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In reply to the discussion: Let's Be Accurate: The MMR Vaccine is Not Associated With Autism. But Neonatal Hep B in Males... [View all]McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)Does that make the government "anti-vac"? If people are on immune suppressive agents like Humira, I advise them to stay away from live vaccines. Does that make me anti-vac? If they live with someone who is getting chemotherapy and has no immune system to speak of I try to discourage them from getting certain vaccines? Is that "anti-vac"? If they are highly allergic to eggs, I suggest that they carry Tamiflu instead of getting a flu vaccine. Guess that makes me "anti-vac." Boy! My nurses are always complaining that I run them ragged making them give so many vaccines. Imagine their surprise tomorrow when I tell them that I am officially "anti-vac." Oh, and I am in charge of our clinic's Medicaid vaccines, too. Do you think I should tell Medicaid that I can't be in charge anymore, because I am "anti-vac."?
When I say that I want my patients to make informed decisions, I mean I want them to make informed decisions. I even tell them the names of new prescription medications and what side effects they may want to look for and when they might want to call. I guess that makes me a little odd. But it's their health, not mine. They have a right to know.