supposedly, not vaxing = child neglect! - Page 2

[tynme]

Isn't it amazing what some people will say? I would think that those who DON'T do research prior to vaccinating are the ones being "neglectful"! We have had a similar incidence with our (now former!) ped. We needed a physical waiver signed to become foster parents, and she actually put that we would be unfit foster parents because our ds is not vaccinated, and HE poses an increased risk to other children! She also put we "refused" vaccinations, not that we are "exempt" which in my eyes are two completely different things!! Arrrgghh!! I can't even begin to tell you how many hours upon hours I have spent researching vaccinations to make sure I am doing the very best possible for my son!

Like other people stated, we do WBV just so people can't throw that "neglect" card on us also. Pretty pathetic excuse, if you ask me, but we cover our bases : )

[Purple Cat]

Oh, I second that. Neglect is blindly undertaking vaccinations without educating yourself. My daughter has anaphylacic egg allergies. The recommendation is that such children ALWAYS be vaccinated with the MMR, which contains eggs, because the "benefit outweighs the risk." Pediatricians are advised to have the children wait in their office to see if they start to die. Ask me if I am frosted . . .Yep. We'll just park the crash cart next to your daughter, but gee, we wouldn't want her to skip a vaccination.

[Thandiwe]

Originally Posted by Purple Cat

Oh, I second that. Neglect is blindly undertaking vaccinations without educating yourself.

I feel this way about all things parenting. I feel it's so irresponsible to parent w/o any thought/research, just following the culture around you. I mean, do we buy a new car or obtain a new/refi mortgage w/o research, shopping around, and deep seeking? No. Why treat your money better than your children?

Okay, I will step down.

[maddie thunderclap]

supposidly not vaxing = child neglect

Originally Posted by gasmancv

Got this from dr bob's vaccination forum at thevaccinebook.com:

the second edition on page 79, you will find as one sign of child neglect:

* poor attendance for immunisations and school

The Merck Manual states:

Types

There are a number of different types of child neglect and abuse.

Physical Neglect: Not meeting a child's essential needs for food, clothing, and shelter is the most basic form of neglect. But there are many other forms. Parents may not obtain preventive dental or medical care for the child, such as vaccinations and routine physical examinations. Parents may delay obtaining medical care when the child is ill, putting the child at risk of more severe illness and even death.

http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.cfm

Signs of Neglect

Consider the possibility of neglect when the child:

.../...
* Lacks needed medical or dental care, immunizations, or glasses

Now the above page also states:

The presence of a single sign does not prove child abuse is occurring in a family, but a closer look at the situation may be warranted when these signs appear repeatedly or in combination.

But nevertheless, if a pediatrician is actively concerned when parents do not vaccinate their children, s/he is just doing their job right

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I was enraged when i saw this

what do you think?

[Josette du Purl]

Originally Posted by gasmancv

Parents may not obtain preventive dental or medical care for the child, such as vaccinations and routine physical examinations.

Dude, my kids are SO neglected.
OMG, I had no idea.
I'm such a bad mom!
Whatev.