Does anyone know the law pertaining to a parents right in declining immunizations of their child?

Question

I live in NJ, and found out that NJ is an exempt state, but her school is saying that I need a tenent in our church doctrine that says something against immunizations? I need help.

I am a Christian/vegetarian and do not believe in abortion as an option yet I found out that some imunnizations come from aborted fetuses and other things an informed person wouldn't even ingest

And there have been cases of people getting the infection later in life although they have been immunized, right here in my own state.

Answer 1

I don't know if this helps http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/newyork.htm

Answer 2

You could say that it is your God-given right and responsibility as a parent to determine the care of your child. I believe any church will back you up on this.
But it sounds like NJ is pretty hardcore. Try this link:
http://www.vaclib.org/chapter/cherubs.htm

Answer 3

This has been a LONG drawn out debate in our legal system.IF I recall correctly,the US Supreme Court ruled some years ago that(paraphrasing)"state run school systems have the legal right to require immunizations regardless of religious beliefs....and furthermore,CAN refuse entrance of student(s) UNTIL such time that local laws are adhered to,ie;church documents,medical waivers.......et al"

Answer 4

The only exemptions that I am aware of are for religious reasons. Thus, you would need to produce a statement from your religious, though not necessarily "church," doctrine that expressly prohibits immunizations.

Answer 5

The school will only allow the child to attend school with out immunizations for medical or religious reasons.

Answer 6

my gf was told by the school what they said he needed, or what they wanted him to have, they gave her the right to refuse a couple, and soem of the others she just didnt do, not for any so called religious beliefs just from sheer lack of motivation and laziness. They never called her on it. Unless you are a scientoligist i doubt that the bible or koran says much about immunizaatoin shots being immoral, does it?

Answer 7

So ...you didn't believe in killing him in the womb but now he's out it's okay??

Do you believe god made man without the ability/obligation to think and protect himself?

Why don't you just nail him to the cross now or would you rather martyr him further and have him suffer excruciating pain contracting an illness you could have prevented?

Will you be praying to god at that time or just eating more carrots?

Home school the kid. A good percentage of the school and church personnel probably have had abortions themselves and I don't want your kid exposing mine. Hence the Health Dept. requirements prior to entering school.

Answer 8

Your child needs those immunizations for your safety and others safety. If something were to happen bc you didn't have them, how would you feel? They are manditory for a reason. Most schools require them for your safety and others safety, or you can consider home schooling.

Answer 9

I think you pretty much have 2 choices: immunization or home schooling.

Answer 10

You can decline them, but in some jurisdictions, if your child becomes ill with one of those illnesses, you can be charged with child abuse and neglect