[dd5339]

Actually the vaccine that you suggest would not be appropriate for my daughter.

From an earlier post....

"COMVAX is not licensed for use under 6 weeks of age because of decreased response to the Hib component.

Merck’s Hepatitis B vaccine for adults still contains thimerosal as a preservative. Children under 3 years of age receive a half-dose of vaccine, i.e., 0.25 mL (12.5 µg mercury/dose.)"

The COMVAX is not recommended for newborns and the Merck vaccine, (which by the way we have a financial interest) contains thimerosal.

And yes I understand the Hep B can be transmitted by methods other than sexual behavior or intravenous drug use. I'm sure this will come as a shock to you, but not all children are stuffed into daycare or stuck in production line public schools. Some people believe in raising their own children and spending the time and resources to educate their children themselves.

And no, to defuse your next arguement, we are not going to isolate our child. We will also know who she's with and what she is doing.

Personally I don't know what your crusade about vaccines is for. Whether or not I vaccinate my daughter for Hep B is no concern of yours.

Scotty, please beam Bones back into George Orwell's 1984.

Semper Fi

[bonesmccoy]

Do not quote Comvax indications to me. I am well aware of the indications for use of Comvax. Merck is very clear in the indications and use of their vaccine and every family practitioner and pediatrician is well aware of those indications.

You are incorrect regarding thimerosal in the Hepatitis B vaccine. There is NO mercury and no thimerosal in any HepB vaccine on the market. You're simply incorrect. The vaccines were removed with much fanfare over two years ago.

Keep up your tin hat though... it's real attractive (/smirk)