So, in support of no vaccinations, my friend is having her first child and looking for a holistic pediatrician. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Scott H. replied:
Ask her to read this article from a woman who grew up unvaccinated before she decides it's the best thing for her kids. A quote from the author: "As healthy as my lifestyle seemed, I contracted measles, mumps, rubella, a type of viral meningitis, scarlatina, whooping cough, yearly tonsillitis, and chickenpox, some of which are vaccine preventable. In my twenties I got precancerous HPV and spent 6 months of my life wondering how I was going to tell my two children under the age of 7 that mummy might have cancer before it was safely removed." http://www.voicesforvaccines.org/growing-up-unvaccinated/
Fan Question: I am looking for a local pediatrician that is more on the natural side of care. One that will not mind if I delay or do not do immunizations at all. One that is great with breastfeeding and supportive in my parenting decesions. Do you have a pediatricain you like and why? Thanks
Laura A. replied:
I understand you are trying to do the best thing for your child (as every mom tries to do) but please look into immunizing your child more. I too talked to multiple doctors/nurses and they too helped explain to me why. I then was introduced to this lady and her blog about all the things she has suffered from because her mom chose not to immunized her give it a read if you have time http://www.voicesforvaccines.org/growing-up-unvaccinated/ I love Doctor Gibbins, Westside Pediatrics Cincinnati, he very supportive of my "natural ways" and the fact I am still breastfeeding my 14 month old. Good Luck (I understand how overwhelming it can be to try and make the best choices for your babies)
GREAT article! Very well stated. Also did anyone catch the Katie couric vacc injury on the show last week? I thought it was pretty informative in a lot of ways.