Originally posted by whitewave
reply to post by Demoncreeper
"I doubt I would want my child who has weak lungs, to be treated by a Doctor carrying the Swine flu or any other strain because the didn't 'want' to be vaccinated.
Congratulations, you just sentenced my child to death."
Do you take your child out in public (shopping, events, etc.) without he/she wearing a mask? You DO know that there are plenty of people running around with tuberculosis that are undiagnosed, right? As a health care worker, I know you're familiar with the concept of universal precautions.
And there are plenty of people going to work at fast food restaurants that don't make enough money to feel that they can afford to stay home when they're sick so they come to work contagious and prepare your childs' happy meal.
It's not unvaccinated health care workers who are sentencing your child to death as you so melodramatically stated.
Or as the John Birchers would say:
Less government, more PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, and with God's help a better world.
This is weak. I know and DO take the responsibility to remove as MUCH risk as I can. I'm not an idiot.
My child has one fully functional lung that is prone to infection, etc. Due to birth issues. During flu season, he DOES wear a mask if we take him out in public. He is also privately home schooled to eliminate risk. And a myriad of other complex precautions that MOST people couldn't be bothered with.
When I take my child in for medical care, it shouldn't be the cause of his demise. My statement ISN'T melodramatic. It is a fact. But thanks for the play down.
It's the responsibility of the care provider to ENSURE that they aren't the cause of the illnesses as well.
I'm not saying they should be forced to take it or lose their job. They should be able to choose to, as responsible public servants.
[edit on 23-9-2009 by Demoncreeper]




