Is Your Kid One of Those Vaccinated By A Tom River Doctor?
If your answer is YES, then your kid needs a second shot.
JCRegister received a news release from Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) just this afternoon advising patients of Toms River pediatrician to be vaccinated once more, and as soon as possible.
The news release reported that Dr. Jose Romillo, the pediatrician responsible, performed the vaccination using expired vaccines. Approximately 1,100 patients had been affected by this negligence.
Here’s an excerpt of the news release, and important information have been highlighted:
“…Based on this activity, NJDHSS and OCHD have concluded that many children in the practice received expired vaccines and, as a result, are considered to be inadequately immunized.
Because of incomplete and illegible medical records, DHSS and OCHD have been unable to determine what portion of Dr. Romillo’s patients has been improperly vaccinated. As a result, it is recommended that all of Dr. Romillo’s patients who have received at least one vaccination since 1999 be re-vaccinated as soon as possible. Children under Dr. Romillo’s care have been directed to other area family practitioners.
The DHSS has worked with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop guidance for a revaccination schedule for patients. This guidance is based on several sources, including the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guidelines for regular pediatric vaccination, adult vaccination and pediatric catch-up vaccination. It also takes in to account minimum and maximum patient age requirements in compliance with FDA-approved vaccines…”
Is there anyone here in Jersey City a patient of Dr. Jose Romillo?
What do you think of this case? Do you feel uncomfortable now about vaccination having known that this kind of malpractice still happens? If you know of a family member or a friend who went to Dr. Jose Romillo, please advise them right away to have their kids re-vaccinated.
If you need more specific information, the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) has established an information line for parents and caregivers at 732-341-9700, extension 7604.
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