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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Two Doctors on How They Handle Unvaccinated Kids

    The re-emergence of measles has created a dilemma for pediatricians: what to do about parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated. Is it best to treat the unvaccinated kids, potentially putting other patients who visit their offices at risk?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 11, 2015 • 1 min read

    The re-emergence of measles has created a dilemma for pediatricians: what to do about parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated. Is it best to treat the unvaccinated kids, potentially putting other patients who visit their offices at risk? Or is it better to reject unvaccinated patients, though it means giving up the chance to support the child’s health and educate the parents? Two local doctors with different approaches explain their stances to Madeleine.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Andrew Walsh

      Too Beautiful to Live

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Dr. Eric Ball

      pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Orange County

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      Leila Bozorgnia

      Pediatrician, LA's West Side

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Cholesterol, Vaccinations, and the Rise and Fall of McQueen and Galliano
    1. 0:00Eggs For Everyone?
    2. 8:50Two Doctors on How They Handle Unvaccinated KidsYou’re reading this
    3. 21:10Thawing Relationship With Cuba Has Immigration Implications
    4. 34:30The Rise and Fall of Galliano and McQueen
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