We got the recent bloodwork back and Peyton did show increased titers (ability to fight disease) to Tetanus this time but insufficient titers to pertussis (whooping cough). The dr is suspecting that she might initially create the immunity (titers) to these diseases but for some reason loses it over time. Only future bloodwrok can confirm this for sure and unfortunately, we have to wait 4-6 wks in between each shot to test again. Plus, my Pediatrician has a limited number of tests he is able to order. More sophisticated tests have to be run by a specialist.
So...we finally decided with our Pediatrician that we would move on to an appointment with Immunology at Texas Children's Hospital for Peyton. I called to make my appointment and the first available date is....May 12, 2011. SERIOUSLY! We are working a few avenues right now to see if we can get it moved up. There is no way I plan on waiting a year for any relief so until we can get into TCH I am going to work with the Allergist (who is trained in Immunology too) that Dr Leach recommends around here. We have already seen him once because of the elevated allergies so hopefully he can help us out until we can see the doctors at TCH. Regardless, we have to wait 4 wks to do any more bloodwork since she got a few more shots this week. Hopefully we don't get too sick in the meantime.
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