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stellarella
31-08-2006, 12:30
Hi, my bub is due for 2 month shots soon, but we have decided not to vaccinate. We have researched thoroughly and are NOT making an uninformed decision, yet I dont know how to handle this with my doc. I am interested in how others handled this issue and what kind of reaction you got from your doctor??
annsam
31-08-2006, 12:40
I have vaxed but decided to delay the 12 month shots for nearly a year....and the 18 month one. Our Dr was a bit perplexed but didn't really ask any quesitons, just asked why and I said I had done my research and my decision was to delay - end of story. At the end of the day - this is your child and your choice and the Drs role is not to force or guilt you into anything.

All the best.
*~alegna~*
31-08-2006, 12:43
Absolutely your decision!

I work at GP practise & all you have to do is let them know that Bub won't be vaccinationed & sign a Consciencious Objectors form for them to Submit. Don't let them rattle you, at the end of the day they are JUST ppl like the rest of us - with all due respect, NOT GOD:)

Good Luck:thumbsup:
Can I?
07-09-2006, 14:32
Hey Alegna

Can you write the GP I took my son on Monday and tell him that? He seemed to have forgotten :rolleyes:
Sarie
07-09-2006, 14:34
I'm a vaxer so I haven't experienced this. But I would say be firm tell them your choice and that you like to sign the apropriate form. I'm sure they'd have something to say about it, but in the end they can't deny you.
Good luck.
sopolicha
07-09-2006, 14:39
If you feel that you have made a informed decision and you are comfortable with that, why does it matter what your GP thinks?
SamanthaJane
07-09-2006, 14:51
If you feel that you have made a informed decision and you are comfortable with that, why does it matter what your GP thinks?

I think the issue is that she is concerned about the fact that her doctor may keep pressuring her into it instead of just respecting her decision.

I plan to vax, but if i were in your situation i would just be firm in your decision, and tell him that's what you want. If he starts to question you about it/pressure you into it then swap doctors... or better yet, find a doctor in your area that is for non-vaxing :)
reAllytee
07-09-2006, 18:06
If you feel that you have made a informed decision and you are comfortable with that, why does it matter what your GP thinks?

I agree if your strong in your convictions either way then you should be confident enough to walk in there & say that this is your decision for your child.
They cant vax them without your consent.
stellarella
07-09-2006, 19:12
We have been to the doctor and even though she disapproved she respected the fact that we were serious. She could not disprove or allay any of my concerns about vaxing him so im very happy with our decision.

She told me honestly that if we were to delay or selectively vax that there were 3 vaccines which were the most important and he could do without the others. I appreciated that. She said she would ask me again each time we visit if we want to vax though.... I guess im not worried about that, I have more confidence to say no now.
Pixie
07-09-2006, 19:16
Just don't go and see her! I never go to the DR's :D
reAllytee
07-09-2006, 22:13
We have been to the doctor and even though she disapproved she respected the fact that we were serious. She could not disprove or allay any of my concerns about vaxing him so im very happy with our decision.

She told me honestly that if we were to delay or selectively vax that there were 3 vaccines which were the most important and he could do without the others. I appreciated that. She said she would ask me again each time we visit if we want to vax though.... I guess im not worried about that, I have more confidence to say no now.


Sounds like you have a pretty good doctor if your not happy about her asking at every visit say so ! You pay her wages remember be polite but firm & say " I understand your viewpoint etc but we arent going to vax at this stage or in the future until we are comfortable with this decision. Please be aware of our choice & dont ask us but we will ask you when we want more info or are ready to start vaxxing ". Again as long as your polite it will go fine ! It does sound like she is just doing her job & is pretty decent because there are some who are much more forceful !
Good luck.
Immaculata
08-09-2006, 19:44
Hi Stellarella,

Well done re sticking to your guns and getting the outcome you wanted. We are delaying vaxing for as long as possible (at least 2 years, but it is draggin on longer and longer!) and then only selectively vaxing.

I would be interested to know which vaccines your doc thought were essential - the 3 you mentioned. Would you mind sharing her opinion?
bindiloo
08-09-2006, 22:02
Just don't go and see her! I never go to the DR's :D



Im with pixie on this one:D
stellarella
09-09-2006, 18:56
Hi Stellarella,

I would be interested to know which vaccines your doc thought were essential - the 3 you mentioned. Would you mind sharing her opinion?

She suggested Pertussis (although this comes with tentanus and diptheria, so I would need to find someone who could do just the pertussis), hib (haemophilius something or rather) and pneumococcal.
Immaculata
09-09-2006, 19:04
Thank you for sharing that info Stellarella - this whole immunisation thing is a veritable minefield! It's very interesting to get different views on alternate schedules.
shed
09-09-2006, 19:12
Ella, please keep me posted on what you do regarding the single pertussis vax.

I would consider getting that one and possibly the pneumoccoccal one at some point (not just yet, but at some point), but a cocktail vax of any description is out of the question for us.

You probably have to pay for a single vax since it won't be covered by the schedule. I suppose?
stellarella
09-09-2006, 19:23
Yeah I will let you know. I doubt I will be doing anything in the near future though, he is just too small (actually he is quite a hefty boy, but you know what I mean :))

I wish I could remember the name of the vaccine brand she would have used so I can find out more about it, maybe infantril, infantrix???
I might google it...
stellarella
09-09-2006, 19:30
I just read something interesting on the australian vaccination network website. It said that all vaccines have an insert with them listing ingredients etc and the AVN has been told they are not allowed to publish them:confused: something fishy going on there.

It says to make sure your doctor provides you with this insert leaflet thing before you consider the vaccine.