Here at Montana Whole Health our goal is to take the fear out of vaccines and vaccine decisions. 
How are vaccinations different at Montana Whole Health?
Here at Montana Whole Health we carry many individual vaccines* and always vaccines with the lowest possible aluminum and preservative content.
To reduce the pain of the injection we use the “Buzzy” – a bee-shaped gadget that works by inhibiting pain signals with vibration. Vaccines are always performed by the physicians and are done in the safety of a parent’s lap. Babies and toddlers can nurse or bottlefeed while getting an injection. All of these steps are done to reduce trauma to the child (and parent!) and to prevent future needle-phobia.
We also offer alternate vaccine schedules, if parents choose, to help reduce side-effects and maximize efficacy.
Can you help with daycare / preschool / kindergarten requirements?
All providers at Montana Whole Health are well versed in the school and daycare requirements and can help parents navigate the obstacles to school attendance.
Can you sign a medical exemption form?
No. As of 2013 the State of Montana updated their requirements for what qualifies as a medical exemption. The terms are restrictive to the point that almost no children qualify.
Do you do vaccine education?
A part of our mission is to reduce the fear that parents have about vaccines. All of our providers can provide vaccine education and answer many questions during well-child visits.
We understand how frustrating it can be to try to find information about vaccines from legitimate sources. You may have heard one thing from a doctor, another from the internet and another from a friend or celebrity. Dr. Krumbeck the author of an online webinar named Vaccines Demystified which is designed to answer many of the common myths about vaccines. We highly encourage our patients to listen to the webinar if they have additional questions about vaccines even after talking with your provider.
Can my children still see you if they haven’t had any vaccines?
Of course! We believe all children deserve a healthcare home.
We accept all patients in our practice who are fully or partially vaccinated, as well as children whose parents have declined all vaccines. Please understand that we are not an anti-vaccine clinic, and we will always recommend children to be vaccinated, unless there is a contraindication.
Please note: children who are not vaccinated will not be scheduled in the same time slot as any immune-compromised patient. This helps protect our most vulnerable patients.
(*Note: single components of the MMR vaccine – e.g., measles only, are no longer available. Single Pertussis vaccines are not available – pertussis is combined with diphtheria and tetanus (DTaP) to improve the immune response.)