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Any day now you will receive an envelope from us marked "Open Today". It is inviting you to make the difference in your future rights to care for children. I am thrilled that as a group, we will be actively involved in the future of our profession. I am even more excited about the enthusiasm from those of you who are stepping to the plate on this urgent issue. When we first initiated this research project to gather initial data, the response was great! For our preliminary findings we were able to submit 1,000 cases from doctors and 1,000 reports from parents. Even though this is the largest amount of data published in our profession we need data into the tens of thousands. By now you know that both the insurance companies and the new chiropractic practice guidelines are saying that there is not enough evidence to substantiate care for children. This research will show otherwise—and we need the numbers NOW. To all who are on board—thanks and we love you! For all of you who realize the importance of this work— we welcome you. Please respond to the PBRN mailer you receive or just sign up here: www.icpa4kids.com/research/PBRN/PBRN_Join.htm Cervical Adjustments: Safe or Not? Study Finds Special 'Atlas Adjustment' Lowers Blood Pressure Do adjustments help respiratory function? Chiropractic Care and Asthma in a 7 year old child US among worst in world for infant death ADHD Linked to Watching TV AAP Recommends Autism Screening for All Infants CME/CE Organic Foods In the wake of the threat to arrest Maryland parents for not vaccinating their children there has been numerous commentary. Here are some interesting leads to pursue: From the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons: DOCTORS OPPOSE MARYLAND VACCINE ROUNDUP: A Letter to Prince George Parents: FYI: American Academy of Pediatricians Provider Recommendations when parents refuse vaccines: The AAP guidelines are listed in the 2006 Red Book of Infectious Diseases—a manual that almost every pediatrician owns. In the Book, the AAP suggests:
But parents who have concerns and extra questions about vaccines need to understand the best way to talk to their doctor. You can’t wait until your baby’s two-month appointment, wait until your doctor is done examining the baby, then suddenly hit the doctor with a dozen questions. It takes a good 15 to 30 minutes to discuss vaccine concerns and options in detail. Us doctors don’t have the time to do this within the normal amount of time allotted to a regular checkup. You have to schedule a separate appointment, preferably well before your baby’s first shots are due. That way you and your doctor have a nice chunk of time directly devoted to discussing vaccines, without having to go over all the other questions and concerns of a normal checkup. You also need to do your homework ahead of time. You have to read and study the vaccines and diseases so you are familiar enough with them to have an intelligent conversation with your doctor. If your doctor senses that you are educated and know what you are talking about, he or she is more likely to respect your ideas and be open to your suggestions. Read the entire report here: http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;115/5/1428.pdf If you refuse to vaccinate your child, your pediatrician may ask you to sign a form. View the form here so you can be prepared: www.cispimmunize.org/pro/pdf/RefusaltoVaccinate_revised%204-11-06.pdf Vaccine Update: FYI: Current Vaccine Schedule: We are in numerous locations and will be starting up another five in the new year. Current locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto. Locations beginning in 2008: Barcelona, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Montreal, New Jersey, San Francisco. Dates for all of these classes will be posted shortly. Classes can be taken individually and have all been applied for license renewal in their region. To read more about the ICPA Certification/ Diplomate programs click here: www.icpa4kids.com/seminars Be sure to save the date for the ICPA Spring Conference and Celebration in Philadelphia, May 8-11, 2008. In addition to a schedule of outstanding presenters, we are putting out a call for research papers. Our registration page will be up shortly! To visit the web site and get a sneak preview go to: www.familywellnessfirst.org To read about paper submission visit: www.familywellnessfirst.org/papers.html
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