title: Shooting for Safety.
abstract: Austin Regional Clinic announced in June that it would no longer accept new pediatric patients whose parents or guardians don't permit vaccinations. The new policy aims to protect the clinic's most vulnerable patients, such as infants who aren't fully vaccinated, seniors, those who have compromised immune systems, and pregnant women. An exception is included for patients who have adverse reactions to vaccines or severely compromised immune systems.
authors.forename: Joey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Berlin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000592:standards*; D010290:Parents; D010349:Patient Compliance; D016079:Refusal to Treat; D012041:Regional Medical Programs / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D013781:Texas; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D014611:Vaccination / Q000592:standards*