Delaware Health Alert Network #239

September 22, 2010 8:36 am

Health Advisory
INSURANCE COVERAGE RE-VACCINATION FOR DR. BRADLEY'S PATIENTS

Allegations have been made that Earl Bradley provided diluted or expired vaccines to children in his practice. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has been informed that the following companies will pay for re-vaccination of Earl Bradley's patients:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Delaware
Coventry Health Care of Delaware
Aetna Health Insurance
UnitedHealthCare

Below are links to information regarding allegations that Earl Bradley may have given diluted or expired vaccine to his patients. This information has been circulated to parents and guardians of Bradley's former patients and to medical providers to create awareness to the allegations and provide some guidance.

Q&A about re-vaccination: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/files/about_revaccinations_82510.pdf
Parent letter: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/files/parent_ltr_q_a_bradley.pdf
Provider letter: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/files/provider_ltr_bradley.pdf
CDC guidance to healthcare providers for serology and re-vaccination: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/files/cdc_guidance_serology_and_revaccination.pdf

For additional information, contact the DPH Immunization Program at 1-800-282-8672

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