OK call this a rant! IRC {Inand Regional Center} provides postings by parents about issues that may or may not be of interest to other parents and caregivers.
About 2 weeks ago someone posted a notice about the facxt of Whooping cough and the Importance of getting your child vaccinated with PERTUSSIS. This person happened to be an ADMINISTRATOR AFFILLIATED WITH KAISER who was also a parent I am ASSUMING-since it was posted as a notice from a parent. Essentially it spelled out all the reasons for vaccinating your child with PERTUSSIS AND SO FAR AS TO ENCOURAGE IT!
I wrote back with a response that Dakota had a DPT{Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus} booster and ended up in the Emergency room with a seizure.I went on to describe the fact that specifically to Kaieser but with most pediatric facilities there are postings notifying you of the POTENTIAL danger of Pertussis and that seizures are a known side effect of PERTUSSIS.
BASICALLY WHAT HAPPENED IS DAYS WENT BY AND MY RESPONSE WAS NOT POSTED SO I CHALLENGED Diane Kimble who is the one who does the posting for IRC. In so many words and after about 3 emails I was told that they would not post my response---
I am outraged and pissed off that they can post one side of th story but not the other so I have decided to post the emails and correspondence below
The first and so on-------
In a message dated 7/13/2010 2:51:34 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dkimble@inlandrc.org writes:
California is experiencing an epidemic of whooping cough (pertussis). While it is contagious, it is also preventable. Vaccination is the best form of protection. Taking common-sense steps to protect yourself and your family, such as covering your mouth when you cough and washing your hands often, are helpful in preventing the spread of whooping cough.
What is whooping cough?
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious disease that can be spread easily from person-to-person through coughing. It’s life-threatening for babies 6 months and younger as whooping cough can cause them to stop breathing or to cough so much they can’t breathe.
How widespread is the disease?
The California Department of Health Services has said the state is on pace to experience the most illnesses and deaths due to whooping cough in 50 years. As of June 15, the state has identified 910 cases, is investigating an additional 600 cases, and recorded five infant deaths.
What are the symptoms?
Whooping cough starts like a common cold, with a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and sometimes a mild cough or fever. After one to two weeks, severe coughing often begins. Children with the disease cough violently and rapidly, repeatedly, until they are forced to inhale with a loud whooping sound.
What should I do if I suspect I or a family member has whooping cough?
Contact your healthcare provider immediately, especially if you care for or have contact with newborn children that are less than 6 months of age.
How can it be prevented?
Whooping cough can be prevented by pertussis vaccinations (DTaP) at regularly scheduled wellness visits for children 2 months through 6 years of age. A Tdap booster shot is needed for persons ages 11 years and older for protection against tetanus and diphtheria, as well as pertussis.
What can you do to protect yourself and your family?
Get vaccinated if you meet the criteria.
Cover your mouth when coughing and wash or degerm your hands often.
Who should get vaccinated?
Mothers, fathers, caregivers, and those living with newborns and infants 6 months and younger
Children ages 11 and older who have not had their regularly scheduled Tdap booster
Pregnant patients in their second or third trimester
Women who plan on becoming pregnant
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My first challenge-------
So Diane Kimble--- do you only post what you think is relevant?
I think that as a parent who has had a personal experience with PERTUSSIS that my information is just as relevant as a post from someone who works for a an HMO.
and in fact I subscribe to Kaiser and have personal knowledge about their procedures and positions---
I feel it is IRC responsibility to post ALL parents observations whether they agree or not!
Please let me know your position on this ?
PLEASE BE AWARE--Pertussis is a medication that CAN cause seizures! Even in the Kaiser Pediatric examination rooms there is a bulletin that explains that Pertussis does and can cause seizures. The occurrence rate is low and you can also die from Whooping cough BUT parents pick your poison---My son ended up in the E R with seizures after receiving his scheduled DPT booster {Diptheria ,Pertussis ,Tentanus} The only reason he survived was that he was already on anti-siezure medication. If your child has a reaction to pertussis it is mostly likely or potentially deadly!
Cindy from DAKS OPEN DOOR-JOURNAL
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response----------------
In a message dated 7/19/2010 8:04:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, DKimble@inlandrc.org writes:
Typically, I do not post anything medical because each individual’s reaction is so very unique, however, my supervisor had me post the pertussis update.
I would never believe any child’s reaction is irrelevant, however, it is a fact that every time a vaccination is given the medical professionals bombard families with the possible side effects, as you had acknowledged in your e-mail (the bulletin at Kaiser). I also have a child and worry every time she needs to be vaccinated, but I have always been informed of the possible side effects.
I am very sorry that your son had such a terrible reaction, and glad he came through, but it appeared that Kaiser had put up the required bulletins to forewarn families.
I will forward your concern to my supervisor and let her make the final decision.
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I wrote back----------------------
Hello Diane-- Thank you for your response-- I just want to clarify that I am not questioning the Medical Professionals : Kaiser or otherwise, to encourage parents to vaccinate, as for most kids the exposure and results of most communicable diseases is potentially more harmful than most Immunizations. I get that and Never want anyone to misunderstand my intent. I dont want anyone to think I am out to blame vaccinations for anything nor do I question the notifications that were posted on the door at Kaiser. The only point I was trying to drive home was to give parents and care givers the "heads up" about the possible side effects that they MAY NOT BE AWARE OF -- for many reasons including the fact that they are NEW to this whole world of "special care" for their child or children or even the fact that the warnings that are posted are sometimes inconspicuous or not very well presented in the examination rooms { i.e. @ Kaiser they are in a clear slip cover and literally hanging on a hook on the back of the door-- NOT PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED and often times the doctors do not take the time to explain these things }
I dont want to come off like some crazy person trying to rid the world of vaccinations or talk someone in or out of vaccinating their child --- My intention was to bring attention to an issue that sometimes is overlooked or parents are not aware of until it is too late. After all we need to be informed in order to make what ever decision is necessary for our family!
and if you or your supervisor choose to post our families experience I urge to put any or all of this post with it or to put your own disclaimer on it--
I just know if I was a NEW parent I would be glad to receive this or any input from other parents .Especially tose of us who are bonded by IRC
Cindy from DAKS OPEN DOOR-JOURNAL
My public journal about "Living with Autism"
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Dianes respose-----
My supervisor is not a medical person and would like Dr. Eliana Lois to make any final decisions about sharing medical experiences. She is the Chief of Medical Services. Sounds crazy, I know, but when it’s medical information, we must defer to our medical Chief! I have sent our conversation over for her perusal, and asking her if we may share.
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The final word from IRC----
I wanted to let you know that Dr. Lois got back to me, actually quite quickly. I was surprised. She has asked that individual medical experiences not be shared via the agency list serv. She believes broad overviews on medical topics are best on a list serv such as ours (social work). Sorry…….Diane
All I can say is that I intend to let as many people as I can know that IRC is not acting responsibily when they ONLY WANT TO ALLOW ONE OPINION OR SIDE BE PUBLISHED!
Its not that I have earth shattering information BUT if one child or individual can be spared a seizure or any other side effect because of my posting or anyother parents posting then IRC is failing us and NOT DOING THEIR JOB PROPERLY
Finally I must say that I am not one of the many parents who have seen their children develop normally and suddenly witness severe developmental delay from vaccines -- BUT I believe that those children were affected---this post is strictly designed to bring attention to the fact that Pertussis is known BY THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY to cause seizures but many of us do not know that> THATS ALL!
JUST MAKE YOUR DECISIONS ON ALL THE INFORMATION YOU CAN GET not BY THE FILTRATION SYSTEM OF IRC!
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