This is paranoid. There are far, far more harmful germs and bacteria in the average classroom than in the average doctor's office. Are you going to tell your children not to touch anything at school? See http://cals.arizona.edu/media/archives/6.14.html - the teacher's work environment (i.e. the classroom) is the #1 germiest work environment. The doctor's? #5.
As for restraining the child and "using force if necessary" - this is a great way to make your small child fearful of the doctor and of you. The world is basically Boot Camp for your child's immune system. If you can't handle that, maybe you should put Junior in a bubble (or, don't have kids to begin with).
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Try putting the baby in a front carrier (like a Baby Bjorn) so that you have both hands free. Hold onto the baby's hands with your non-dominant hand, and clip with your dominant hand. Sing, talk, and distract baby so that she doesn't get upset.
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