[Viva] HIV+ Nurse exposes 6-year-old during routine vaccination

[Denise Becker]

I replied just now on down below the article.  I would appreciate any help
I can be given on this reply.  I am sure I will get negative feedback from
the haters but we need to conquer this unsubstantiated fear among the
public.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/28/bc-girl-hiv-vaccination_n_6056270.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular&ir=Canada+British+Columbia
Denise

On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 9:07 AM, anne bonner <thewoodbuffalo at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I'm sure positive living north knows about it?  Anybody got
> friends/contacts up there?
>
>
> On Thursday, October 30, 2014, Shannon McKee Carlisle <mckee_law at msn.com>
> wrote:
>
>>  Sorry I mixed up Fort St James with Fort Nelson. Fort St James is a
>> couple hours from Prince George while Fort Nelson is much further.
>>
>> Shannon Carlisle
>> On Oct 30, 2014 8:17 AM, Shannon McKee Carlisle <mckee_law at msn.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> With the current level of general knowledge in the community it is no
>> wonder the parents are reacting this way. My question becomes, who is
>> supporting this nurse? Who is supporting the family and are they getting
>> the right information?
>>
>> The article is unclear if the nurse knew her serostatus or not? It seems
>> she may not have been aware either. Why wasn't the rapid test implemented?
>> Why did it take a week for the nurse to know her status?
>>
>> My concern is the individuals and families of both parties and if they
>> are getting the support they need during this scary and trying time.
>>
>> Fort St James is an very small rural community about 10 hours north of
>> Prince George. I can see this becoming a witch hunt if someone doesn't go
>> in and support these families.
>>
>> Looking for further input.
>>
>> Shannon Carlisle
>> On Oct 30, 2014 7:55 AM, Romari <romariundi at gmail.com> wrote:
>>  Hi Anne,
>>
>>  I read about this online in the Vancouver Sun, I believe …. and it
>> sickened me. It is very unfortunate that yet again the emphasis is made to
>> look like we are not to be normal members of society! The child was most
>> likely NOT at risk as the nurse is probably undetectable. However, of
>> course the media will run with the worst possible scenario and the poor
>> nurse will feel vilified.
>>
>>  This makes me SO mad! This kind of story keeps stigma and
>> misinformation rolling out through the public mainstream!
>>
>>  We have a lot of work to do girls!
>>
>>  Romari
>>
>>   On Oct 30, 2014, at 10:41 AM, anne bonner <thewoodbuffalo at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  This is a very unfortunate story.  Anybody know anything more about
>> this?
>>
>>
>> http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/28/bc-girl-hiv-vaccination_n_6056270.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular&ir=Canada+British+Columbia
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