Digest Number 1611

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In a message dated 9/15/2004 10:05:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

writes:

 

> Not in our state you can't ! They will not allow a child to be enrolled

> without their shot record being up to date . Also in our state the CPS (

> Child Protective Service) can remove your child from your custody if you

> do not give them the shots. A friend of mine had that happen to her

> because she was 5 sets of shots behind on her 3 year old son.

>

> Sally

 

Hi, I am pretty new and have just been a lurker. I had to jump in on this one

though. The above information is incorrect. They may " say " that to make you

believe it, but nowhere in the United States is it mandatory to vaccinate

your children for school or otherwise. I have spent the last 10 years

researching this subject, and there is a lot of misinformaiton out there. Also,

CPS

does not have the right to take your children or demand that they be vacinated.

There is in place a medical/philosophical/ or religious exemption, and the

parents have to write out which one they choose and sign it. NO school district

can refuse to educate a child based on them not being vaccinated. NO SCHOOL.

Also in regards to Texas charging fees to homeschool, this is incorrect also,

and would be against state law( though HS laws do vary by state) As a

homeschooler you pay for your childs education as well as pay the school

district

through taxes, they can not turn around and charge you. Just wanted to clarify.

If you read this months issue of Mothering magazine they have some great

articles on vaccinations. Also check out Thedrwithin.com, nvic.com and

whaletoo.com. The best defense you have is to be educated. I know many parents

with

unvaccinated children, some whom are adults. My own 4 children are not

vaccinated

and are healthier than any kids I know. Please be informed and learn all you

can. Also Niel Z Miller has a great book on vacs..very simple read. HTH!