For those whose children do not get vaccinations?

Question

Hi. I admit that I was uninformed mother, but have recently read up on vaccinations and no longer want my child to get them. His 6 month shots are coming up and I have gotten all of his shots before. Should I just discontinue now or get this last set of shots? Also, I will have to get him vaccinated before he starts school (Georgia law since it isn't against my religion) so, when do I do that? Just right before he starts? I am still learning about this, but would like to hear from mothers who are attempting this or have been through this. Thanks!

Georgia law just put out a recent report of all vaccinations required for a child to attend Georgia schools.

And Bugsy, I respect your opinion, but could you at least answer my question?

A child entering school in Georgia for the first time must be age-appropriately immunized with all of the required vaccines (DTP, DTaP, DT, or Td; Hepatitis B; Hib; OPV or IPV; Measles, Mumps and Rubella or MMR; and Varicella (Chicken Pox). Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination is required to enter kindergarten. Parents are being advised to begin the Hepatitis B vaccinations as soon as possible, because the series of three doses takes a minimum of four months to complete.

Answer 1

The form for Religious exemption is simple...all you need is a signature. Are you athiest? If you believe in God then there is your Religious exemption. You don't have to have a formal ceremony or anything. Personally I would not inject my child with another poisonous vaccine...Kudos for doing your research...so many just believe any joe shmoe that has a doctorate. I live in Ohio and there are numerous Doctors that refuse to vaccinate their children. Just don't do it...There is no one that can force you. This is the actual exemption letter for the Religious exemption:

"I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named child. Immunizations are in conflict with my religious tenets or practices. Therefore, I request that my child be enrolled in school, preschool, child day care facilities, or family day care homes without immunizations required by sections 232.032, F.S., 402.305, F.S., and 402.313 F.S." (232.032 is now 1003.22)

Don't listen to ignorant people that claim to know all about these things that really know nothing. I have these arguments with my family members all the time.

If physicians or healthcare workers are trying to corner you into something...they like to try to lie and strongarm you. Print this and ask for it to be signed before any vaccinations are given to your child.


"I certify that the (Name of Vaccine)________ vaccine being administered to (Name of Child)_________ is free from all known and yet unknown zoonotic or human viruses or viral fragments and will not cause acute or chronic illness in the recipient due to viral contamination or as a reaction to the components of this vaccine. (Signature of Physician and Date)_________."


I guarantee you they won't sign it! They know for a fact that those vaccines aren't safe. Stay Strong!! Do what is best for your child.

skaizun- You are obviously very ignorant when it comes to vaccination laws. I suggest doing your research before trying to argue your position.

http://www.nvic.org/state-site/state-exemptions.htm

All States have exceptions whether they be Medical, Religious or Philosophical. WV and Mississippi only recognize Medical Exceptions. Even in those states there are ways around that. Study up or Shut up!!

Answer 2

No. Because as one doctor in the article states, they put everyone around them at risk. It's an even bigger issue now because diseases that were once eradicated in this country are cropping up again, in alarming numbers,.. and some now drug resistant. Thank poor immigration policy and lax enforcement for that. Vaccines lessen the chance of contracting a disease, and the chance of a fatal infection. But as I have stated, there are new strains that have found their way around the immunity. The sole exemption from vaccination should be for a thoroughly documented medical condition, verified by 2 Medical Doctors. That child should then be home schooled. No exceptions. Otherwise there is no logical or moral excuse for not vaccinating your children, for both their well being and the well being of the population. There are safer vaccines available, it's just a matter of ASKING your child's physician.

Answer 3

You can approach immunization a few ways to reduce risk factors. Knowing what I know now, (I have an autistic grandson that I DON'T believe was triggered by vaccinations, but it's made me read up on it), I would vaccinate my children after the age of 2 1/2 and I would get the shots one at a time. In other words, no MMR, but measles one month, mumps the next, and ruebella the month after that. I would NOT get the chicken pox vaccination, since no child in my family has ever had a problem with the chicken pox. (Some doctors are starting to wonder if we're damaging our immune systems with all of these shots.) I don't think I'd get the Hep B shot either, since most children are NOT at risk of contracting it. Then, just make sure that your child is healthy when he gets vaccinated. This will reduce the majority of the risk factors, although there are still some pretty scary preservatives in vaccines.

Answer 4

First of all no school can require you get vaccinations before starting school. Each child has a right to an education.

But, given the amount of illegal aliens in this country (I assume you are in the US) and the fact that they didn't receive their immunizations I would give your child the immunizations. I am very skeptical about it myself, heck there is some nasty stuff in those shots, but I think the risk of getting a disease is greater then problems from the immunization shots.

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About these 'requirements' there is no law that puts restrictions on children going to school. Many people have brought SD's to court and won. So if you don't want to get your child vaccinated there is no way that a SD can prevent your child from attending, no matter what the school says.

And there are 2 vaccinations I will never give my children.

1. The HPV vaccination
2. Chicken Pox

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1. The only people who would be at risk are the ones who don't get vaccinated by those who do get vacinnated or by those who are carriers. The reason for vaccinations are so that they don't get polio or something else.

2. There is NO law on the books that says we have to pay taxes. Like another responder said...Do your research.

Answer 5

There are waivers in every state including Georgia. Georgia has a medical and religious exemption. Check it out:
http://www.nvic.org/state-site/state-exemptions.htm
You can say that there are toxic ingredients and it is against your religion to put them into your child's body. There is lead mercury, formaldehyde, etc. Do not get them when he goes to school....
http://www.thinktwice.com/
http://www.nvic.org/state-site/state-exemptions.htm
http://www.vaclib.org/index.htm
http://www.mercola.com/article/vaccines/neurological_damage.htm
http://www.informedchoice.info/cocktail.html
http://www.vaccines.bizland.com/links.htm
http://www.laleva.org/eng/2006/03/dont_vaccinate_before_you_educate.html
http://operator11.com/shows/4166/episodes/21311

Answer 6

There is no law that requires immunizations. It is usually just a state school code. They can say they require them all they want, but it comes down to your choice.
You get to deal with annoying forms and be prepared for a bit of bullying from schools and sometimes doctors. I was recently yelled at by a nurse because we do not immunize our kids.
On most immunizations, one of the side effects listed is death. That was enough for us to not get our children shots.
In Georgia, there is no official state form. You submit a notarized written statement.

Answer 7

I believe you are misinterpreting the law concerning vaccinations for school children. Even if you had a "reason" for not giving your child the necessary shots, you would be putting your child, yourself, your family, other children, and other adults at risk. And, while education in the US is a right, and you might have a parental right to refuse to give your child the necessary shots, every State has an equal right to bar any child from any public school it deems a risk to the safety and welfare of everyone else. Private schools tend to follow State regulations, at least in this regard. You are also not required to get shots at a specific place, such as at a school or other sponsored clinic.

Vaccinations are required in all fifty of the United States for all school children, period, end of discussion (I am not clear on the requirements for territories such as the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, etc). Of course, each State may have their own age and type of immunization requirements, which may change over time.

Any information stating that shots are not required are usually from ne'er-do-wells and/or the ignorant, akin to saying that you don't have to pay taxes (also not true!); granted, there are exceptions, but there are strict guidelines for such. There is also a "loophole" for homeless children, but even they may have to get the shots, eventually ("...If a student's record cannot be found, the student will need to either restart their immunizations or have serological testing for immunity..."), and that certainly does not apply to your children (as a side note, it's interesting that homeless children are required to attend school, but nothing is said of giving them food and shelter beyond that).

The links below, mostly for Georgia, offer some guidance (n.b., some of the links are old, but they are still valid).

Anyone not getting the required shots for their children, regardless of the reason (with the possible exception of known family allergies to a given vaccine) is irresponsible to their child, themselves, and to the community. As such, I would strongly question the intelligence, if not sanity, and capability of any so-called parent making such a decision.

Answer 8

i have heard that all the aluminum in the shots can give a baby autism. I am pretty scared to have my baby get all the shots now. I want to wait until she's a little bit older to get her shots. breast milk is supposed to have all the natural immunizations the baby needs anyways.

Answer 9

I am curious to know how you went about making your decision. My decision to continue getting vaccinations, is to be safe now rather than sorry later. I was a child of vaccinations, which prevented me from getting all types of stuff, including the chicken pox, which I am greatful to not have gotten. If you can email me to continue this conversation, as I am a mom of a two year old with up to date vaccinations, including the flu shot.

Answer 10

Both my sons have gotten their shots but I won't ever give them the chicken pox one.