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The amount of time a doctor takes in a patient consultation has zero effect on the probability of vaccine injury (also, vaccinations are typically administered by nurses).


Is there a source for that? Someone in this thread mentioned things like egg allergies as a source for vaccine complications, and it isn't hard to imagine that increased consultation time (over no consultation at all) would result in better outcomes and fewer injuries.


>Is there a source for that?

What? No. Please explain how "increased consultation time (over no consultation at all) would result in better outcomes and fewer injuries."


Ok. If I had an egg allergy and went to a doctor who simply decided to roll up my sleeve and stick me, I would likely have an adverse reaction. If the doctor took one minute to speak to me about any allergies, I'd likely not get stuck and have an adverse reaction (and I'd be given an alternate vaccine for those allergic).

Is that pretty clear how a consultation would result in a better outcome and less injuries?


A simple questionnaire a nurse could look over first - or anyone who's trained on what to look for.


Whether or not you call that 'consultation time' is splitting hairs.




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