Seeking Pediatrician Who Is Open-minded Regarding Vaccinations

Dr. Melissa Kempf - family practice, is very open minded and can help you. She is a certified DAN practicioner - Defeat Autism Now, and while there is great debate about mercury causing autism, and other developmental issues, she has treated the children and if there is a physician in town who can get these, she should be the one.

Stand your ground...the debate is not just with the preservative, but also with the schedule. Do them one at a time, and if you do not have your child in daycare, you should be able to extend the period of time over which the vax are given. Wheat we got over 12 years our children are now being asked to get over 2 -4 years.

You are doing the right thing. I only wish I had known what I know now before my children were born. Don't compromise on this issue. Your son's life, future, and yours are all affected by his health.

One more thing, while pediatricians are great, a family practice doctor is just as well qualified and perhaps more open to understanding the entire family, not just the baby/child. My pediatrician whom I loved was somewhat doubtful about food allergies any my child's health. Until her baby started experiencing the same symptoms mine had, which we had gotten under control with food elimination and diet rotation. I recommend leaving any doctor who tells you food elimination and rotation is not valid and is dangerous for your child - they should be avoided.

I'm delaying my son vaccines, So far just polio and hib, when we are done with that we'll follow with dpt (he is 25 months). We are seeing dr. Gonzalez at ABCD pediatrics, she didn't pushed, she even agreed with us since my oldest had some delays. She was really nice. We just moved to San Antonio the problem that we are facing is day care, they won't take exemptions that easy.

D.
I know that you are concerned for the health of your son, however If there are so many educated doctors who believe in these vaccines, and trust their safety, and it is so difficult for you to find a doctor that does not have thimerosol free vaccines, have you ever thought of the reason for this?
Have you ever asked any of these doctors if they have given these vaccines to their own children? That is one of the first questions that I ask my docotor.. would you give this to your child? I also agree that the press has made many stories over circumstances where all the facts are not known.
Have you looked at the recommendations of the CDC, they are also a good place to look.
Barb

I have a cousin in Canada who didn't immunize at all, and she swears by her methods. I'll call her and see what she tells me and email you when I can!

D.,
The best advice I can give is find someone that you really trust and feel comfortable with. Most physicians and especially board certified pediatricians are also seeking what is best for your child. There is much lay press out there scaring parents away from pretty much everything. The fact is there is no data that thimerosal causes autism or any other disorder for that matter. You are much more likely to cause harm to your child by your smothering/overprotective attitude. I would not see a GP or FP - three intensive years in a pediatric residency far outweigh any "free-thinking(dangerous)" holistic family practice doctor. Believe me, being able to trust is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. Controlling parents lead to neurotic kids!
Let go.....
B.

My kids go to Dr Luis Lopez, he is on Perin Bietel, the number is ###-###-####. Give him a call and see if he does. I am not sure but you never know. good luck to you.