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Dear Pediatrician on our Daughter's 2nd Birthday

3/5/2015

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Dear Dr. Hensley,

I am really looking forward to bringing Helena in on her 2nd birthday to check in with you. She is thriving physically, emotionally and mentally and it is a joy to share that with people like you who care deeply about children. 

I just wanted to let you know we still choose not to vaccinate her with any of the recommended vacc'es, as we've researched and perhaps excessively discussed the risks and benefits of each disease and its corresponding vaccination, along with the complexity of related dynamics that are part of this highly charged topic, and feel in no case do the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks. "The science" varies greatly and drugs are recalled, with little to no liability on the pharmaceutical companies. We remain open in our research process, and should we find a strong case in favor of a particular vaccination, combined with greater accountability on the part of the companies who develop them, we will by all means consider it. 

Disease is a terrible reality, so we devotedly invest in a robust immune system that gives her the best resilience she can have in this sometimes sad, but also very beautiful world. 

See you soon~
Helena's Mama Jessica

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Drew
3/5/2015 09:44:46 pm

That is just incredibly well-said, and I have to believe it will give Dr H a super-sized meal of food for thought on this topic. I feel so supported in my own decisions through the big embrace of your sharing.

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