Seeking Pediatrician That Would Be Receptive to Delayed/selective Vaccination

L.,

As a mom of two little ones I understand your fears and frustration with the overwhelming amount of info out there about vaccines.

The best literature to read should be coming fron reliable sources- not holistic websites. Go to the American Academy of Peds or ask your current board certified pedtrician to explain the studies. Many pediatricians are not comfortable delaying or selecting some over others bc the studies are not there to prove their effects.

As the pediatrician what they did for their kids and why. Then if you are worried about the risk of Autism (which has been shown to have no relation to vaccines) have them show you the literature.

Most importantly, pediatricians who enforce the vaccination schedule do so to protect their patients. Imagine a waiting room with a bunch of unvaccinated toddlers playing around your
newborn who has not been fully vaccinated (the full schedule takes several months). Think of the risk your baby would be under...Do you really want to be sitting in that pediatrician's office?

Where do you live? I know a great female doc in the Media area who is very sweet.

Hope this helps.
J. F.

I don't know but I would love to

Here is my advise...don't worry! I was so scared to address the vaccination topic with my ped. When I did, it was way easier then I thought it would be. I mean you are just delaying them, I am not doing them at all!! Remember this is your child, just do the research and be educated on the topic, and you will be fine!! If you are really nervous, make sure you mention your beliefes when you are interviewing, do not expect a positive reaction, but you should get a RESPECTFUL reaction. GOOD LUCK!!

I've heard that Dr. Katy at Mt. Airy Pediatrics is open to this. Good luck!

Hi L., it's L......lol
I saw your post on my email and i started laughing as soon as you described yourself. This website is a great source of information.
As far as your question. I would ask your ob/gyn I found that they were a great source of information they know who are the good doctors among others. My doctor gave me a list of ones that she thought were the best and from there I interviewed them and made my own decision.
i hope this helps.
L.

Dr. Joseph Price at 514 E. Sedgwick Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119, ###-###-####

He is a family physician but treats kids from birth on. He is extremely against the vaccination schedules currently used so he is very receptive to an alternate schedule. He'll only do one shot at a time and won't do combination shots. He also won't give your child a shot if there is a sign of cough or illness. He is in the Mt. Airy area.

Another one is Daphne Goldberg but she is private and cost a pretty penny even with insurance. But she is wonderful.

Y.