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

[anne bonner]

Ugh never read the comments!!

On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 11:27 AM, Romari <romariundi at gmail.com> wrote:

> OMG …. the ignorance out there ….. AAAAAHHHHHH
>
> Glad to have read your post in the paper Denise and a couple of the other
> comments but it really makes my blood boil to read all the other hateful,
> ignorant comments.
>
> However, that said …. it is up to those of us who know the truth to
> enlighten the others.
>
> Those who can, MUST!
>
> Romari
>
> On Oct 30, 2014, at 2:07 PM, Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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
>> > http://peggyfrank.blogspot.ca/
>> > 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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