How can I enroll my child in school if he doesn't have his vaccines?

Question

i've provided 2 links below as to why i'm against vaccines (autism anyone?).

http://www.know-vaccines.org/faq.html...
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/art...

but now i'm faced with the dilemma that i can't take him to school.

any other parents in my shoes?

Answer 1

The misinformation in the majority of the above posts astounds me!

http://909shot.com/state-site/state-exemptions.htm
Link to state-by-state exemption information. It depends on what state you live in and what exemption you will have to file for/use. All states have medical exemptions, most have religious, and many have philosophical exemptions. You do not have to provide proof of membership to a specific religion to file for the religious exemption, it works much more like a philosophical exemption nowadays.
Example: I live in California and will be using the philosophical exemption to get my un-vaccinated children in to school. On the back of the proof of vaccination form there is a section about being exempt from vaccines and a box that basically says vaccines are against my personal beliefs. I sign there and my children are exempt.
If you need any more help, please feel free to email me!
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Okay... first, the facts.
http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/iso/concerns/mmr_autism_factsheet.htm

MMR is the only vaccine in question now in regards to Autism. But, the fact is, the big study every one is quoting contained 12 kids. And 10 of the 13 doctors that wrote the study, retracted it. Since then, there have been several studies, and there is no link between the vaccines and autism. There is a higher chance of the study stating autism is caused by having a super techey father than from the vaccines. I have a special needs child. My sister in law works with Autistic and Special Needs Children.

There is no reason that your child can't have the other vaccines if you are still worried about it after reading the facts. Polio, Diptheria, Hepatitis, all very contagious. All very dibilatating or deadly... my doctor actually had polio, yeah, he's not exactly spry. My MIL still suffers major bowel problems from having polio when she was a child. I would seriously talk to your pediatrician and look into all the vaccines.

You can't enroll you child in public schools without the vaccines, and although we are all entitled to a free public education, there are rules to follow for the greater good.

Answer 3

Honestly I don't think there are many schools that will take a child that has not been vaccinated. It IS your choice, however the gov't makes that decision hard on you in the long run. IF you are doing this for religeous reasons then you need to look into getting the exemption form. I'm not sure how long of a process that will be but allow yourself plenty of time to get things taken care of.

Good luck.

Answer 4

My son has autism, the signs were showing up up before his vaccines. That being said, your child has to be current on his vaccines or he can not attend any public/state school or day care unless you can provide proof that you did not do it because of religion reasons. A letter from the church outlining the belief or something of that nature, just saying it is because of religion reasons will not work.

If you refuse to give the vaccines your only real option is to home school or try to find a privet school that will accept him.

Answer 5

If it's for religious reasons or for personal beliefs, the school has you sign a waiver. I would talk to the superintendent's office of your school distrcit and find out. They can't deny your child access to schooling. Another thought would be to home school, if you are able. It's your personal decision not to vaccinate your child. Don't let others get you down for doing what you think is right for your child, that's what every parent does for their child.

Answer 6

Sorry, but basically, you can't.

The government says that, to prevent the rampant spread of diseases, all school children must have their vaccinations in order to be enrolled in school.

It also says that you must provide for the education of your child. This puts some people (especially parents of autistic children who don't want to submit their kids to a possible trigger for autism) in a predicament.

The only ways around the combination of these two laws are: 1) homeschooling your child, 2) enrolling him/her in a private school that doesn't require the shots, 3) giving in and getting the immunization, or 4) avoiding it all by either moving out of the country or trying to stay under the radar of the authorities. Often, none of these is a good option, but I don't know of any others. Good luck in figuring it all out!

Answer 7

Those sites, along with many others, are wrong and dangerous. VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM!!! If they did, my son and myself would be autistic. The diseases that you are now exposing your child to are horrible, horrible diseases that make the victim suffer for the rest of their lives, if they live through it. It's sad that you are being mislead into believing that vaccines are dangerous, when they have been proven time and time again, that they are not, and you are exposing your child to needless suffering as a result.

I, frankly, don't know how you will be able to enroll your child in school without his vaccines and if your child will be able to spread potentially dangerous disease in a huge population without them, I wouldn't want your child in a school that my child would attend or that I would be teaching in.

Answer 8

Autism is not caused by vaccinations. Period.

Personally, I wish no public schools would admit kids who haven't been vaccinated. Apparently, though, you just need to fill out a form. Call your local public school system's central office and ask.

Answer 9

Homeschool. You may find that there is a group for people that are in the same boat as you, who form a homeschool group together.

Some private schools might waive the vaccination requirement.

If your public school system requires it, though, you are probably out of luck legally.

Answer 10

There are releases you may get if you can find a doctor to sign them. Your school district can provide you with the appropriate information. I don't recommend it, though, as vaccines are important for the safety of everyone's kids, not just yours.

If it's so important to you, you should home school your child.