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

[Denise Becker]

It's quite a way down the page.. probably the most recent comment.  it
would be interesting to know if the nurse knew her status.
On Oct 30, 2014 10:40 AM, "Shannon McKee Carlisle" <mckee_law at msn.com>
wrote:

> Thank you, Peggy. I agree.
>
> I also think we need to ask why the rapid test was not part of protocol in
> this situation. It is unreal to me that we have these amazing tools to
> prevent the onset of HIV and they were not used. A rapid test would have
> made the initiation of Post Exposure Proplaxysis PEP possible for this
> child. Are these tests available to them, and if not, why not?
>
> Denise, I can not see your post to the article but thank you for putting
> yourself put there to comment on this.
>
> Shannon Carlisle
>
> On Oct 30, 2014 9:37 AM, Peggy Frank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all
> >
> > I know someone in the north and will get in touch with Shannon Froehlich
> - see if there is something that we might be able to do/say/think/pray.
> Seems I could let her know that there are many women here who support the
> nurse in her difficult situation and also the child and her family,  but
> not the hysteria that Newspaper articles, media seems to rouse. Would that
> be correct?
> >
> > Thanks for the network.  hugs all around  -peg
> > On 2014-10-30, at 9:07 AM, anne bonner 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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> > Peggy Frank
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> > www.positivelyafrica.org
> >
> > “I have been and still am a seeker,
> > but I have ceased to question stars and books;
> > I have begun to listen to the teachings
> > My blood whispers to me.”
> > - Herman Hesse
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