Yes, it bothers me. Just think about the horrible diseases that could make a comeback!

I know that my children are immunized so as far as others' decisions not to immunize, that is up to them. I just hope they are well educated regarding the implications their decisions may have-for their own children and for others around them.

What about the kids that ARE vaccinated and still end up with Measles or Chicken Pox or immigrants coming into this country from areas where many diseases we have successfully conquered run rampant? It's far too complicated to blame one thing/ group.

Autism comes to mind when discussing these issues that is why so many parents are afraid . The medical profession cannot say with 100 percent certainty that immunizations don't cause Autism. We have mercury going into those shots even a small amount is dangerous. If people realized what really went into some of these vaccines they might think twice.

Since 2001, with the exception of some influenza (flu) vaccines, thimerosal (a mercury containing presevative) is not used as a preservative in routinely recommended childhood vaccines.
I just don't understand why you wouldn't give you child every immunization possible. My children are protected as much as I can control. I cannot say why other people wouldn't give them that, but I guess that is there choice. It does bother me and like Jennifer Elston said some of these horrible diseases could make a comeback, why not eradicat them while we can? From a medical/tax payer standpoint, it cost far less to innocculate than it would to treat.

The number of measles cases dropped over the last several decades to almost none in the U.S. and Canada. However, rates have started to rise again recently.

Some parents do not let their children get vaccinated because of unfounded fears that the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, can cause autism. Large studies of thousands of children have found no connection between this vaccine and autism. Not vaccinating children can lead to outbreaks of a measles, mumps, and rubella -- all of which are potentially serious diseases of childhood. When it comes to the public welfare and its health, there can be no exceptions; but will some segments of the public resist?

It does not bother me that some people do not want to immunize their children. That is their choice and no school or gov't should force them into it if they have valid reasons for not immunizing, some being religious reasons. . As long as my children are immunized, I am ok with it.

However, it is very unfortunate that the children will have to suffer for their parents decisions.

I do agree that it is the parents' decision on whether or not to immunize, but my concern is how it affects the health of your child’s friends and their families, classmates, neighbors, and community. Essentially, from what I have read they are a health threat to others, as well as themselves.

The school districts require certain vaccinations in order to attend, if those vaccinations are not up to date, we as parents get the threatening letter in the mail stating you must vaccinate blah blah blah or your child cannot attend. So, if the required vaccinations are not done and your child is sitting next to mine, then yes, I have a problem, but if you are up to date...no issue here. My children are up to date on the vaccinations that are required by the district.

How would you know if your child's classmate wasn't immunized? Unless I personally tell you, you would have no idea if my child had all, some, or no immunizations.

http://www.whale.to/vaccine/elsner_b.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/299509/vaccine_ingredients_do_you_know_what_pg2.html?cat=25

http://www.naturalnews.com/033399_vaccines_measles.html Not one Doctor or anyone for that fact can prove 100 percent that Autism is not caused by some vaccines. We were all told when we were younger to get vaccination our parents did that to us and so did I with my children they are Teens now if I could go back I would have thought twice there is much to say "wait a minute" do they really need all these shots. Evidence shows that many drugs that would appear has a "Miracle" now is banned every other month we hear on TV the horrors of what the drug companies have given people Our own Government lies about so much so are these the people we should just line up like sheeples and give them our children to experiment on. I think the Fear factor makes people do things without even a second thought we should always question and do our own due diligence before we take the word of people that are not worthy and for a fact have lied to the public over and over what makes anyone think that they would be honest about forced vaccinations Hmm I for one will not take them at there word.

I'll repost this for Lisa Amey: In Solehi you can have a medical exemption or a religious exemption for not getting immunizations. A child can still attend when one of these exemptions are met. You can find the form on the Solehi web site.

I know kids in public school that have these exemptions. If I know a few, I am sure there are many more.

Yes I know that of course must be it when people can't really prove things. So what you are saying is that Government and pharm company's never lie and that there are just crazy parents that want to hurt there children and others. I for a fact have someone in my family that has Autism and other mentally devastating problems due medicine that the Pharm co said was safe to take and I know for a FACT I am not alone there are millions that have been hurt by these company's so there is no conspiracy theory here. I think any parent should question any vaccines any medicines and get has much information before they decide to put that in there body's.

As the mother of a child who has cancer and a compromised immune system, it bothers me that children are allowed in the public school system when they are not up-to-date on their immunizations. Parents simply have to sign a form saying that they choose not to immunize their children, and their kids can attend school. I know there are no un-immunized kids in my girls' classes because I asked the school nurse and specified that I do not want them to have un-immunized kids in their classes. Some people have asked why I do not just homeschool my younger daughter (who has cancer). She has missed out on so much in her life, and going to school is something she has always looked forward to ... and we just couldn't take that away from her. My personal opinion is that if your child is not up on their immunizations, they should not be allowed in PUBLIC school.

Just like your child has a compromised immune system so does that family member in our family she is sick everyday has had Open Heart surgery at 10 days old has Autism and DeGeorge syndrome and juvenile arthritis has had so many operations she has her shots The pharm co did this to her so I don't put much stock in all of the vaccines and medicines they want to give our children Its tripled since we have been kids and no person can tell me that Autism is not from vaccinations. It's very personal but there is 2 sides to everything . I believe we need to really investigate and research before we give our children any drugs or vaccines.Everyday our family will have to deal with the mistake the doctors and Pharm did to our precious angel.I pray for your child that she will be 100 well and I respect your opinion

just saw this article on msnbc.com

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44755094/ns/health-childrens_health/

Just saw a report yesterday that said the 3 most vaccinated countries in the world have the highest degree of certain horrible diseases...I remember Cancer being one of those 3. Sanitation and water purification actually went farther to erradicate diseases than anything. I only ask one thing....AT LEAST KNOW THE INGREDIENTS they are putting in your childs body. I've never found anyone who supports vaccines who knew. But I do. Wish I hadn't learned about it all after the fact. WORST MISTAKE I EVER MADE IN MY LIFE.

After leaving several comments and realizing how much time I spend trying to warn people of the dangers of vaccines, I saw this post by one of my facebook friends on my facebook wall.....it is so perfect....."While going through my day, determining where I could make cuts to other activities so I can focus on Noah, I realized I devote quite a bit of time to phone calls, emails and facebook-ing with folks who have questions about vaccine science and legislation. If you are going to open ...a conversation with me by saying, "I just don't think vaccines cause autism..." I am sorry to say I will not be available to speak with you. This opening tells me you are uneducated on this topic and incapable of understanding the depth and breadth of microbial and metabolic science that is currently being performed in research facilities around the globe. I keep company with New York Time's best selling authors, Harvard professors, John's Hopkins graduates, world renown educators, scientists, journalists, and doctors. Not intended to offend, I simply do not desire to waste any more time convincing others of the dangers of the current vaccine schedule. I hope you can understand and you will perform the necessary research required to spare your child. Best,"

there is a new study implicating autism to poor gut flora in the mothers gut, passing this on to the baby, autism shows up around 1 year old in formula fed babies and around age 2 in breast fed babies. I am anti vac for many more reasons than the autism debate,

watch this, Lethal Injection The Story of Vaccination http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hITYIT02rA

I've always found that this debate brings up alot of strong feelings. Best friends can look at each other with that " are you crazy?" look on their face because we don't realize the way our close friends and neighbors even feel about this topic... And it's an extremely important issue. I am on the side of the vaccinated and I don't really agree with the herd immunity theory. I've read Arthur Allen's book titled "Vaccine" and find it to be an interesting look at the history of vaccines. Warning: He states in the beginning of the book that he does have his own personal agenda, however he does a good job, I believe, at remaining unbiased retelling the history of vaccines.

Here's a good fact to start with. The blood brain barrier which acts like a protective filter around the brain isn't even fully developed until a child is one year old. Their little bodies should be protected from all foreign antibodies as much as possible in that first year, not assaulted with toxins.

For all that have children that have no problems God Bless BUT there are many of us that know for a fact what the Big Pharm co and Doctors and Government have done and they do it in the name of fear and guilt. There is very big money in vaccines do you really think these people do it for nothing. The ugly truth is they don't care if some get hurt in the name of money and that is a fact. How many times do people have to see the lawsuits on TV on many drugs did you ever listen to the pretty voice that says may cause,,,,,,, nobody listens they have so much money you will never be able to fight them to shut them down only left is hurt people and devastation parents don't just take there word for it that it is safe don't be fearful just because some doctor says it's true or false does not make it gold don't be that small chance!

I have no problem with parents not wanting to vaccinate their children. However, those children should *NOT* be permitted to attend public school. Every time a parent fills out an exemption form, the law is circumvented. I have to wear a shirt and shoes to get into McDonald's, but I can just say "no thanks" to the vaccine law and walk right in to public school. I'm sorry, but my child should not be put at risk because of your beliefs. Perhaps the anti-vac crowd should get together and start their own school somewhere.

George, you are not adding a single fact to this conversation. You are only throwing around insults. I am only trying to make people aware of the facts of vaccine injury so that others do not have to suffer what we have had to. After being horribly sick for THIRTEEN YEARS, while trying to care for a child with autism at the same time and then adding caring for my Mom who had 3 strokes, I AM WHO YOU WANT TO INSULT? And by the way, I had to do all this alone as my ex left as soon as our daughter was diagnosed with autism. For years he would call and talk to me yet refuse to talk to her. All of you who are cruel this way, weather it be the abandonment of a handicapped child or the cowardice of insulting strangers on the computer (GEORGE), shame on you! YOU insult US??? How about using your time constructively and helpfully instead of hurting other people. But let me address your insults...the first, that I am 'edumactaed"...yes I am George...I have degrees all the way through Jurist Doctorate. And as for me knowing more than the leading experts in the field. News Flash....parents are the NUMBER ONE experts in this field. The medical community who follow the "vaccines don't cause autism" theory HAVE NOT CURED ONE SINGLE CHILD OF AUTISM, HOWEVER, THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED BY PARENTS WHO TREAT THEIR CHILDREN FOR VACCINE DAMAGE. WE SPEND HOURS AND HOURS, DAY AFTER DAY, MONTH AFTER MONTH staying more on top of every scientific study, more than the drs.

Here's a parable for you George, There were 2 fueding tribes...one at the top of a seemingly insurmountable cliff and one at the bottom. The tribe at the top were horrid and cruel. One evening, when everyone was asleep, somehow a member at the top, snuck down the cliff and stole a baby from the tribe at the bottom. When it was discovered the next morning, the tribe at the bottom had meetings to decide what to do. They did not know how to reach the tribe at the top and lamented at how long it would take as they built a path there. They fussed all day at what method they should use. That evening, while they were having another meeting on the matter, the mother of the stolen child walked in carrying her baby. She had already made it to the cliff, found a way to recover her child and made it back home. When they asked her how she did it she simply replied "It wasn't your child". Yes, George, parents are the ones making the most headway. We are the only ones who have recovered children and while the medical communities continue to talk it over and deny the emergency and the cause, we will be the ones who save our children when possible. No one has a bigger stake, no one cares more than we do, no one feels the urgency more, no one invests of themselves more than the parents.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAXIxi4Ys5w

http://www.blissplan.com/wellness/vaccination-risks/

A few wrote how the unvaccinated children put the vaccinated children at risk. HOWEVER The other side of that coin is that the vaccinated children put UNVACCINATED children at risk as well (maybe more so). It's my understanding that when you get a shot, you will "viral shed" for 3 weeks and people around you can get sick as a result. This is new info to me and I hope to read more about it. But consider the flu nasal mist which is a live virus! All they have to do is sneeze or rub their nose and touch door knobs, etc. and make people around them sick. My mom, to my dismay, gets the flu shot and EVERYTIME immediately gets sick. We have to keep a distance. I.E....the VACCINATED spreading sickness. My daughter used to go to public school. She caught everything that went around and STAYED SICK ALL THE TIME (she's regrettably vaccinated) and then would bring it home to me. Now that we homeschool she almost NEVER EVER gets sick (and thus I don't either). She still goes to church, eats out, shops, goes to dance class, etc. but stays well. So maybe just hearding our kids in closed rooms 7 hours a day is a bigger risk for catching and passing things around than worrying about the few who are unvaccinated. ALL the kids in my daughters class were vaccinated yet caught everything and passed everything. I know this b/c the secretary said they had never gotten a vaccine waiver.

Respectfully, I have read just the opposite Beth, that the LESS people are exposed to viruses, the healthier they are. I guess it's just all who you listen to. I do realize that the virus in my mom's shot is inactive but the shots themselves are difficult on the immune system. Perhaps being compromised in dealing with that shot makes her vulernable to catching and coming down with things she normally would shake? Not sure, I've wondered the same thing...all I know for sure is that she ALWAYS gets sick after the shot and I've heard others say the same things. Also, "simple colds and viruses' are not so simple for everyone. When chiildren with autism get sick, they stay sick WAY longer than the normal population. My daughter can fight for a month with a simple cold that other kids shake. I got VERY upset when other mom's sent their kids to school saying "it's just a snuffy nose and a little sore throat". It always turned into more with my child and on at least 2 occassions, those 'simple colds and viruses' turned into emergency room visits for my daughter.

Tolerance
1. a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry.
2. a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward opinions and practices that differ from one's own.
3. interest in and concern for ideas, opinions, practices, etc., foreign to one's own; a liberal, undogmatic viewpoint.
4. the act or capacity of enduring; endurance: My tolerance of noise is limited.

It is a sad day when people in your own community lack tolerance for other people's beliefs. When you advocate denying children access to school because of their parents beliefs, you are being intolerant. Vaxing your children is not a law, its a policy that has exclusions.

This article is a prime example of why we have the HIPPA law - to prevent intolerant people from excluding others on the basis of their medical beliefs, decisions, and aliments. Your beliefs should not be my law. My beliefs should not be your law.

Tolerance. Let's teach it to our children, and just maybe "articles" like this will be far and few between in the future. God bless you all.

Rose's suggestion doesn't offend me. I actually think it would be GREAT to have a school for unvaccinated children. I recently read a study that compared the health of vaccinated vs unvaccinated children; one of the first of it's kind. The unvaccinated children proved healthier on every single health condition they tested for (some by FAR) so I think it would be a healthier environment. And just today I read about a school with an outbreak of measles when the school had a 100 percent vaccinated population against measles. Vaccines aren't a guareentee you won't get the disease. As a matter of fact look at the flu shot insert...right there in black and white it says there are no safety studies done on that shot and no guarantee you won't get the flu because you take the flu shot. hmmmm no safety studies...no guarentee of effectiveness yet in return for that ringing endorsement they ask us to shoot into our children mercury, formaldehyde, aluminum, msg, etc (a list of common ingredients found in most vaccines according to the CDC's own website). I will add, the government should pay for that hypothetical school just like all other schools they fund. First b/c we pay property taxes and any other taxes that go to support schools and secondly because if they are going to be the one to REQUIRE attendance (truancy laws) then they shouldn't make it to where we are forced to inject these ingredients into our children in order to be compliant.

It bothers me far, far more that we would accept and live in a country wherein vaccines are forced upon the populace, without choice, as we now see in WV and Mississippi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MPqnV4Md7o. It bothers me that parents have abdicated their responsibility for their children's health and future through wholesome diet and lifestyle choices by giving over their power to the medical and big pharma industry like sheep. It bothers me that the people who opt out of vaccination have healthier more robust families than the ones who run out for every pill and shot. It bothers me we are living in an increasingly ignorant and controlled and fear-mongered social order.

I want to thank all those who are against forced/required vaccinations, for speaking up and trying to open the eyes of the majority. The majority who seemingly puts so much faith in big business, and who literally trusts big business and those in control, with their health/lives...and the lives of their own children. I used to speak up as well, but it is so draining that I've had to stop.

It's very interesting to hear some mock parents that want "CHOICE" forced anything I believe happens in communist country's you know for the good of the people. I have to say over the last 20 yrs we have seen 100's of lawsuits on medications surgery's that have gone awry you know those trusting medical doctors and pharmaceutical company's. Millions trusted those drugs and got very sick or died. These were drugs that were tested over and over YET they made millions for big Pharm it is no conspiratorial mindset these are facts. It's about time parents were involved and stopped the sheeple mentality and researched and made there own decisions on what they want. Government has lied to the extreme to get everyone to fall in line. Stop letting your child be a experiment. I personally believe Autism has something to do with vaccinations.

Sadly many parents just dont' want to research. Lazy parenting. It's easier to just turn their kids over to another with the excuse "Hey, I didn't go to med school, I can't possibly know more than they do." WRONG. My nephew will graduate med school soon and I talked with him at length about vaccinations over the holidays. They are taught almost nothing about them except "they're safe". Those of us who study and research are the ones who reject the vaccines due to the ingredients, lack of safety studies, and the reported and experienced injuries.