AmericanDreamer
01-13-2008, 11:24 PM
How much of what we are told should we believe? I went to a website to get information on whether or not immunizations are required in order for my child to attend school in California This is what I read:
California School Law
"The California School Immunization Law requires that children be up-to-date on their immunizations (shots) to attend school or child care. Diseases like chickenpox, measles, and whooping cough spread quickly, so children need to be protected before they enter. Most children need booster shots before starting kindergarten. Seventh grade entry requirements went into effect July 1, 1999. A varicella (chickenpox) requirement for kindergarten entry and child care attendance went into effect July 1, 2001."
What You Will Need at Registration
"You will need your child’s Immunization Record. It must show the date your child was given each required shot. If you do not have an Immunization Record or your child has not received all required shots, call your doctor or local health department now for an appointment."
California Department of Health
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/family/shared/school_law.htm
National Network for Immunization Information
http://www.immunizationinfo.org/immunization_policy.cfm
Reading this information about the laws at face value makes me think that it IS necessary to immunize a child before he/she can attend a school. Only when I looked more closely at the website did I find a link towards the bottom of the page pointing to certain exemptions to this rule. A bit misleading, I'd say.
I am questioning whether it is important for a child to be immunized. There has been controvery revolving around this subject.
Controversy Over Vaccine: http://social.jrank.org/pages/328/Immunization-Controversy-over-Vaccination.html
Medscape Today: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/433374
If you could give feedback on whether or not you think it should be required, it would be appreciated. What do you think?
California School Law
"The California School Immunization Law requires that children be up-to-date on their immunizations (shots) to attend school or child care. Diseases like chickenpox, measles, and whooping cough spread quickly, so children need to be protected before they enter. Most children need booster shots before starting kindergarten. Seventh grade entry requirements went into effect July 1, 1999. A varicella (chickenpox) requirement for kindergarten entry and child care attendance went into effect July 1, 2001."
What You Will Need at Registration
"You will need your child’s Immunization Record. It must show the date your child was given each required shot. If you do not have an Immunization Record or your child has not received all required shots, call your doctor or local health department now for an appointment."
California Department of Health
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/family/shared/school_law.htm
National Network for Immunization Information
http://www.immunizationinfo.org/immunization_policy.cfm
Reading this information about the laws at face value makes me think that it IS necessary to immunize a child before he/she can attend a school. Only when I looked more closely at the website did I find a link towards the bottom of the page pointing to certain exemptions to this rule. A bit misleading, I'd say.
I am questioning whether it is important for a child to be immunized. There has been controvery revolving around this subject.
Controversy Over Vaccine: http://social.jrank.org/pages/328/Immunization-Controversy-over-Vaccination.html
Medscape Today: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/433374
If you could give feedback on whether or not you think it should be required, it would be appreciated. What do you think?