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