Although some pediatricians are defending their policies on turning away unvaccinated children, the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn't believe that strategy may be the best, according to a Kaiser Health News report.
Harry Miller, MD, a pediatrician in New York, is one physician who is unwilling to accept unvaccinated children because of the risk of spreading sickness among other children or families in his practices' waiting room. "It's my job to do the very best we can with patients in this practice," Dr. Harry Miller said in the report. "Exposing that small percent who don't vaccinate to those who do is a disservice."
Pediatricians also turn away unvaccinated patients with the hope parents will take their children to get vaccinated. Despite the pediatricians' best intentions for infection control, the AAP believes turning away unvaccinated children in need of medical attention does far more harm than good. "Over time, parents may be willing to reconsider previous vaccine refusals," the group said.
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Harry Miller, MD, a pediatrician in New York, is one physician who is unwilling to accept unvaccinated children because of the risk of spreading sickness among other children or families in his practices' waiting room. "It's my job to do the very best we can with patients in this practice," Dr. Harry Miller said in the report. "Exposing that small percent who don't vaccinate to those who do is a disservice."
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Pediatricians also turn away unvaccinated patients with the hope parents will take their children to get vaccinated. Despite the pediatricians' best intentions for infection control, the AAP believes turning away unvaccinated children in need of medical attention does far more harm than good. "Over time, parents may be willing to reconsider previous vaccine refusals," the group said.
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