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Originally Posted by R2D2
I don't think it's a good idea to conduct off the cuff surveys where people are expected to remember their status on the spot and then try and make out that the clinics have grossly failed in that regard. Is my GP responsible for the fact that I can't remember what vaccinations my daughter has had off the cuff?
Maybe the FDA should set up a database like we have in Australia where parents are told by mail when their childrens' vaccines are up to date. I don't know about the US but the meningitis and prevnar vaccines are part of the schedule for every child here so perhaps the same could be done there?
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Actually if you use the same primary care dr. most clinics do check the immunization record, at least around here. THey have always let me know which shots need to be given or if there's been one missed. I would have to check if my youngest has had the meningitus shot, I think she has. And if she has it's because they (gov?) have now added it to the list of shots for children.
I almost think she was offered it about 2 yrs ago and I was told it was highly recommended for her since she spends time in the dorms during the school year. I don't have to worry to much about her immunization record because the staff do keep it up to date. They always ask if she's recieved any vacinations since the last visit. She'll be getting the flu shot next week. Luck her. OUCH.
