Vaccinations: Parents’ Informed Choice
To my friends and family that know how I feel about vaccinations you will be happy to hear I have finally learned how to deal with the school district about this matter in time for enrollment.
After many hours of research I found an article that is very well written on the subject that I decided to share. Below is a intro for the article, to continue reading click the “more” link after the excerpt.
Vaccinations: Parents’ Informed Choice
By Lynne Born
Because the misinformation surrounding vaccination is so extensive, many parents don’t even question whether or not they should vaccinate their child, overlooking one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Since medical authorities say vaccination is safe, most parents simply go ahead with vaccination, completely unaware of the potential dangers and unable to recognize a serious reaction when it does occur.
And since government health departments and school authorities give the impression that vaccination is mandated for every child in the United States, most parents believe they are legally required to vaccinate their child. But in all 50 states, you are free to decline vaccination entirely, or adopt a partial vaccination schedule, an important decision about the health and welfare of your child.
