
What is most eye-opening in this study is that one out of five pediatricians will dismiss a family from their practice if they refuse one or more vaccines—a far higher rate of dismissal than family physicians whose rate of dismissal is only 4%. So who are the dismissive pediatricians in terms of their demographic descriptors such as type of practice, geographic location, or state’s philosophical exemption law? To learn more, roll up your sleeves and inject your attention into reading this study. Once you have, we would be interested to hear if you support a philosophy of patient dismissal for vaccine refusal or not? Share your thoughts with us by responding to this blog, sending us an e-letter or posting your response on our Facebook or Twitter sites.