[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ffresh

NOT SO … although I must confess to looking somewhat in disbelief at those who, at first blush, do not appear to do their homework - regardless of their ultimate conclusion on the issue! I am not advocating for OR against flu shots (though not for me or my wife - her choice also); I am advocating for personal responsibility and due diligence, I suppose. I have always tried, as a parent and grandparent, to do my due diligence regarding being a custodian. For example, I always draw up a signed medical power of attorney when we bring our granddaughters with us to TV for a stay. I have sent my two adult boys/men reams of info on vaccinations and countless hyperlinks to valuable articles on the subject. Then, ultimately their choice not mine (parents, today, are too busy to research much, I fear) This is just a small example of the responsibility I gladly assume for me and others under my custodianship. It certainly doesn't make me infallible but, I try my best. All I was saying, perhaps inadequately but certainly not judgmentally, is don't anyone blindly do as he/she is told; do your homework! Know everything about the issue before you even set foot in the doctor's office. A fantastic resource is merely a keyboard away

Fred

Parents can and do consult medical doctors who are skilled in this kind of information. When I got cancer I didn't have the time to get a medical degree so I tried to find the best oncologist in our area in Ohio. Very glad I did.