Seeking Pediatrician Who Respects My Religion

Updated on May 17, 2008
P.L. asks from Chesterfield, VA
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Let me say that since my mom died last yr you guys have been my family, thank you so much. When my baby was born, we didn't get her immunized for religious and health reasons. Now that she is older, I want to give her, not all at once, SOME of the recommended immunizations. I guess my worry is that I'll go to a doctor who won't respect my wishes and religious convictions on this subject. I don't want a fight about this. What I need is to hear from anyone out there who has been or is in my shoes and has found a dr who respects the parents' wishes without trying to cram "the party line" about immunizations down their throat.

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N.R.

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Chippenham Pediatrics at Harbor Point (sp?); phone # ###-###-####, they all have been VERY supportive of our choice not to immunize our son until we are ready. Dr. Jennifer Domer is usually who we see. We have only been 4 times I think since he was born. Our little man is now 2yrs old (2-24-08)and we are thinking about starting this summer. But only one at a time. I was up front with them when we went their. I told them that we had decided to wait to start immunizations until after he was 2yrs old. They were supportive although they did voice their concerns they did not complain or make me feel uncomfortable. We knew when we went in there that they wouldn't change our minds so it didn't matter to us what they told us. I'd say, just try to keep in mind that it's their job and their honest belief that immunizations are for the child's best. That's how these doctors are taught. And most doctors here in VA are not interested in learning alternatives to drugs. I worked in the medical field for years. Now I'm so happy to be a SAHM homeschooling our 3 boys 12, 7 & 2 yrs old. Please feel free to email me anytime. Take Care, N. :)

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Z.B.

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My friend does not give her children the immunizations until her children are older and she went to Dr. Petrizzi (Sp?). He is very sensitive to religious convictions and everyone I know that goes to him, loves him. He is a family practitioner so your whole family can go to him. Hope this helps.

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J.F.

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Dear P.,
I don't know of one, but please let us all know by way of a public response, when you discover one. I am also looking.
My objections to immunizations are many, not the least of which is that 1 out of 100 boys develop autism, especially after the MMR.
The reoccuring advice I hear is multi-fold (if one is to start one's child on immunizations):
1. Wait until 2 years of age to give the first one.
2. Never have more than one given at a time.
3. Never have one given closer than 6 months apart.
4. Make sure the immunization is preservative-free
(in other words, no mercury and no
themerisol (sp?). The main problem is in
the preservatives, though my chiropractor,
who has never immunized his children, also
believes the immunization is just as bad.
Please do let us all know what you discover from other moms!!! I bet we are not the only ones looking!
Blessings!
J. F.

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