How do I approach the subject of vaccinations with Pediatrician's office?

[lhollas]

I have a newborn baby girl, and the pediatrician that I was planning to take her to did not work out. I have a list of supposedly no vax/alternate vax schedule - friendly pediatricians in my area. When I call the pediatrician's office, how should I approach the subject of there vaccination policy? As of now, I plan on getting no immunizations for my baby girl.

[possum]

I would ask outright. I'd explain that you are not planning on any vaccinatons right now and ask if they have any office policies concerning unvaxed kids. If there is no office policy, you'll still have to interview the dr to see if s/he is a good fit for your family, but that way you can rule out some. I would also post the tribal area to get good, specific recs from mamas close to you.
Melinda

[Marnica]

I agree...don't waste your time on practices that don't accept unvaxed children. When we found our ped I said when I spoke to her that "right now" we are not planning to vaccinate and I told her outright nothing until 2 years old and after that I would "reevaluate". I always am looking at info and research and firmly believe that I am always evelauating things on on ongong basis anyway.

[zinemama]

To make your life super simple, just say "We don't vaccinate for religious reasons" and leave it at that. There is absolutely no need to get into explanations or discussions. They will not question it.

[tanyalynn]

I called before visiting and simply asked, Does Dr. X see unvaccinated kids? And the answer I'm looking for is, Well, of course, or something along those lines, rather than a grudging, I can check....

[alegna]

Originally Posted by TanyaLopez

I called before visiting and simply asked, Does Dr. X see unvaccinated kids? And the answer I'm looking for is, Well, of course, or something along those lines, rather than a grudging, I can check....

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-Angela

[chaoticzenmom]

You can also post here on your tribe and ask for referrals...or call a local midwife or chiro for ideas about who to use.