Hey guys! Here's a follow up to the other thread I started. MTF is military treatment facility. Sorry it's long, but my jaw just about hit the floor! 
http://www.mothering.com/discussions...028&highlight=
So basically, I felt harassed (particularly by the receptionist) at the military immunization clinic we are assigned to. We had been asked to produce the vaccination schedule we were following.
So, last week, we went in for our immunizations, and the receptionist asked for our schedule. I asked a question or two, and then just moved the conversation along without confirming or denying our compliance. (Trust me, she can be combative.)
So... when we got back to the immunization nurse, I broached the subject with her.
me: Why do you guys want the schedule?
RN: basically, it's to help us help you keep on track. Do you have a vaccination plan?
me: sure, but it's an evolving thing based on continuing research, so I'd hate for there to be any confusion if we feel the need to alter our plans.
RN: of course! We're not going to *hold* you to this, it's just something we have so we know where we are!
(at this point I'm thinking... 1. it's a walk in clinic, 2. you're not special ordering anything you don't have on hand- you refused to, and 3. I have to bring his record each time anyway, sooo.... not seeing the point here!)
She continued: for instance, we have families on all kinds of schedules! One comes in monthly, one comes in biweekly... [gets a grumpy face] in fact, that family was supposed to be here LAST week. Hmmmm...
:
(I'm thinking, nooooo, of course you aren't holding me to anything!)
Me: Yeah, I don't think we'll be doing that unless we have totally settled on a schedule.
RN: are there any vaccines you will be omitting?
Me: Absolutely! Varicella for one.
RN: Oh no! [gets all concerned] You know, the titer levels aren't there anymore! And did you know that since you had chicken pox, you can get shingles, but if your kids got the vaccine, they'd be immune?
Me: [trying not to let my eyes bug out]
Um. That's not what I understood. 
You know, I've been reading alot, but perhaps my sources *are* biased... Can you recommend any *pro-vaccine* literature that is NOT published by Merck, GSK, or Sinofi Pasteur? (I specified because I tripped over the GSK rep in the waiting area)
Oh, and here's the quote.... wait for it.... breathe.... ya ready?!
RN: Oh! No. Yeah... I really haven't done alot of research on vaccines.
my eyes start bugging out of my head.
but I manage to say, kinda squeakily, "really?!" (what I'm thinking is, "So you're just a robot injecting my child with things you don't take the time to understand, and expect me to listen to ANY of your advice?!")
RN continues: Yeah, I have two kids (DITTO!), plus I'm studying A&P (anatomy and physiology) and it's really tough.
I leaned in and smiled engagingly: It was tough, but so interesting, too. Do you need my notes? I still have them.
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http://www.mothering.com/discussions...028&highlight=
So basically, I felt harassed (particularly by the receptionist) at the military immunization clinic we are assigned to. We had been asked to produce the vaccination schedule we were following.
So, last week, we went in for our immunizations, and the receptionist asked for our schedule. I asked a question or two, and then just moved the conversation along without confirming or denying our compliance. (Trust me, she can be combative.)
So... when we got back to the immunization nurse, I broached the subject with her.
me: Why do you guys want the schedule?
RN: basically, it's to help us help you keep on track. Do you have a vaccination plan?
me: sure, but it's an evolving thing based on continuing research, so I'd hate for there to be any confusion if we feel the need to alter our plans.
RN: of course! We're not going to *hold* you to this, it's just something we have so we know where we are!
(at this point I'm thinking... 1. it's a walk in clinic, 2. you're not special ordering anything you don't have on hand- you refused to, and 3. I have to bring his record each time anyway, sooo.... not seeing the point here!)
She continued: for instance, we have families on all kinds of schedules! One comes in monthly, one comes in biweekly... [gets a grumpy face] in fact, that family was supposed to be here LAST week. Hmmmm...
:(I'm thinking, nooooo, of course you aren't holding me to anything!)
Me: Yeah, I don't think we'll be doing that unless we have totally settled on a schedule.
RN: are there any vaccines you will be omitting?
Me: Absolutely! Varicella for one.
RN: Oh no! [gets all concerned] You know, the titer levels aren't there anymore! And did you know that since you had chicken pox, you can get shingles, but if your kids got the vaccine, they'd be immune?
Me: [trying not to let my eyes bug out]
Um. That's not what I understood. You know, I've been reading alot, but perhaps my sources *are* biased... Can you recommend any *pro-vaccine* literature that is NOT published by Merck, GSK, or Sinofi Pasteur? (I specified because I tripped over the GSK rep in the waiting area)Oh, and here's the quote.... wait for it.... breathe.... ya ready?!
RN: Oh! No. Yeah... I really haven't done alot of research on vaccines.
my eyes start bugging out of my head.
but I manage to say, kinda squeakily, "really?!" (what I'm thinking is, "So you're just a robot injecting my child with things you don't take the time to understand, and expect me to listen to ANY of your advice?!")RN continues: Yeah, I have two kids (DITTO!), plus I'm studying A&P (anatomy and physiology) and it's really tough.
I leaned in and smiled engagingly: It was tough, but so interesting, too. Do you need my notes? I still have them.
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maybe this needs to be a black sheep? Because I feel like the odd one in the flock! 
(except on here!)
