<p>how do you feel about it and has your daughter been vaccinated prior to leaving for college?</p>
<p>My D has received 2 of the 3 doses and will be getting the last one next month. We all agreed it was a good idea.</p>
<p>GYN here, and my 15 and nearly 17 yo are also on 2 of 3. I think it is the best thing to happen to the field in YEARS. My office is experiencing 98-99% coverage under insurance, and I only wished Florida would consider making it mandatory so that those who could not afford it would be able to receive it at the health dept, etc. Right now, it is covered by Medicaid and most insurers. And you can self pay (don’t let anyone charge you more than $150-155 per shot or check around–its expensive but if you pay $200, 50 is going in someone elses pocket.) But currently if you can’t pay, and its not a mandatory shot, you cannot get it free or at a reduced rate at the HD.</p>
<p>ditto to allie’smom.</p>
<p>Yes, but the question would be better phrased as “has your daughter been vaccinated prior to starting middle school?” Too late for my 20-year-old, but this should be a must for parents of girls.</p>
<p>Yes, Yes, yes - I had my 16-year-old daughter vaccinated as soon as our HMO agreed to pay for it. (I was prepared to pay for it out-of-pocket but was persuaded to wait.) I agree with sunny (and I’m no gyn) - it’s the best thing to happen in years.</p>
<p>I support this, but I am adamantly opposed to making it a condition of school attendance. Provide information and public funding for all, but do not make this mandatory.</p>
<p>Who would opt out, zoosermom?</p>
<p>Thumbs up here.</p>
<p>Curm, what about a student who has been sexually assaulted or otherwise previously exposed? It may be different in other places, but the opt out feature here in NYC for vaccinations is quite onerous and intrusive and involves a great deal of judgment on the part of bureaucrats. Having the explanation section as part of a student’s permanent record, accessible to many, would disturb me greatly. It is also an everyday occurrance for folks at the good 'ole DOE to toss sensitive records into the street for all to see. Frankly, what does it matter? Some decisions are for families to make without the imposition of the state. This virus isn’t spread within the school and mandating the vaccine is overstepping on so many levels. I would, as I said, be happy for my tax dollars to be used to make it available to absolutely anyone who requested it.</p>
<p>JHS. why too late? MUst it precede sexual activity, is that what you mean?</p>
<p>I agree with zoosermom. </p>
<p>Making it a condition of school attendance is going too far. This is not a disease that is spread in school. Therefore, it’s none of the school system’s business whether a girl has had the vaccine.</p>
<p>It’s a bit difficult to get the vaccine here; only the county health department has it, and their hours for immunizations are limited and mostly during the school day. My daughter will try to get the first two of her three shots this summer, when the conflict with school is not a problem, and the third shot during January break (or at her college if they offer it).</p>
<p>“Therefore, it’s none of the school system’s business whether a girl has had the vaccine.”</p>
<p>Exactly. And if she hasn’t, it’s not for a bureaucrat to judge her on why.</p>
<p>My two daughters, 17 and 16, will receive their 3rd dose in May. Though this vaccine is suggested prior to becoming sexually active, my pediatrician believes that even if a teen has had sex it is still better to receive the vaccine than not.</p>
<p>Marian: I live in the same community you do, and my daughter is getting the vaccine at her pediatrician’s office. They have it on hand.</p>
<p>I’m with those who thought this was something DD should have before college. She’s had 2 of 3. Third one in the summer before leaving for college. We also got her the meningitis vaccine while we were at it (to beat the summer rush). On the other hand, I am holding off on starting the HPV sequence for my 13 yo d. We’ll do it sometime in high school.</p>
<p>So, obviously I am still missing something. I wasn’t asking why someone doesn’t want it school or state mandated but instead why someone would choose not to vaccinate. Is there a health or religious concern I am unaware of? </p>
<p>My original Q was not intended to be political or incendiary. It had nothing to do with opt out provisions under any required immunization program. I’m sorry I wasn’t clear. I meant “why would anybody NOT vaccinate?”</p>
<p>Personally, I don’t care what the concern is or whether it is legitimate. My issue is that the only vaccines that should be required for school attendance are those that prevent diseases that can be spread in school, with unvaccinated students placing others at risk.</p>
<p>Arguably, the tetanus vaccine shouldn’t be required for school attendance, either.</p>
<p>mother<em>of</em>perl, I wish our pediatrician had it, but they don’t. They don’t have the meningitis vaccine, either. I don’t know why.</p>
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Then marian, your concern has nothing to do with what I’m asking then, does it? I don’t think it’s appropriate to try to shut down my inquiry with your side issue, do you?</p>
<p>I don’t think much of your concern either, I’m just too polite to mention it. ;)</p>
<p>"So, obviously I am still missing something. I wasn’t asking why someone doesn’t want it school or state mandated but instead why someone would choose not to vaccinate. Is there a health or religious concern I am unaware of? "</p>
<p>My fault, I’m sorry!! The only one I can think of is if the kid is already infected or if there is some inactive ingredient in the specific vaccine to which a specific child is allergic.</p>
<p>Thanks z-mom.</p>