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immunization refusal

I have a "refusal of immunization" form for the office.  It lists each of the
immunizations, a brief description of the disease the immunization is
designed to prevent, and has a space for the parent to sign & date that they
have discussed immunization with the doctor and are refusing immunization for
their child against medical advice.  They have to initial each of the
immunizations refused separately; this allows for the "partial immunization
refusal" situation.  The malpractice carriers also recommend a signed form
for immunization refusal.  Fortunately, I seldom have to use it!

Linda L. Shaw MD, FAAP
Altoona, PA