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I know. And I agree. I'm not explaining my point very well. The majority of concerns revolve around autism. The article seems to be focusing on the autism angle. The autism angle involves the MMR vaccine and the vaccine schedule.
ONE of the boys given as an example, has already gone through his MMR shots, and presumably doesn't have autism. So, THAT'S basically a non-issue. The only vaccine I'd recommend he really SHOULD have, at this point, would be a chicken pox vaccine, (which is not associated with autism) if he hasn't had chickenpox before. He would probably be 18 by the time he needs his meningitis shot (not associated with autism)...and doesn't REALLY need a tetanus booster, unless he plans to travel out of the country.(Also not associated with autism) HE probably shouldn't be used as an example, and ISN'T in dire need of the gov. coming in and mandating vaccines over his parents wishes.
Sooo...are we talking about ALL vaccines a 15 yr. old thinks he needs, and his wishes circumvent his parents? OR, should we be VERY specific, regarding ONE particular type of vaccine? Because...I could get behind mandating MMR vaccines. (But I could also get behind the idea of spreading out the MMR vaccines, and maybe not piling on multiple vaccines at a time on little ones).
I just think we need to be really careful and VERY SPECIFIC when it comes to telling parents they don't get to raise their kids the way they want to. I'm not saying it's not needful...but it probably shouldn't be so far-reaching.
I know. And I agree. I'm not explaining my point very well. The majority of concerns revolve around autism. The article seems to be focusing on the autism angle. The autism angle involves the MMR vaccine and the vaccine schedule.
ONE of the boys given as an example, has already gone through his MMR shots, and presumably doesn't have autism. So, THAT'S basically a non-issue. The only vaccine I'd recommend he really SHOULD have, at this point, would be a chicken pox vaccine, (which is not associated with autism) if he hasn't had chickenpox before. He would probably be 18 by the time he needs his meningitis shot (not associated with autism)...and doesn't REALLY need a tetanus booster, unless he plans to travel out of the country.(Also not associated with autism) HE probably shouldn't be used as an example, and ISN'T in dire need of the gov. coming in and mandating vaccines over his parents wishes.
Sooo...are we talking about ALL vaccines a 15 yr. old thinks he needs, and his wishes circumvent his parents? OR, should we be VERY specific, regarding ONE particular type of vaccine? Because...I could get behind mandating MMR vaccines. (But I could also get behind the idea of spreading out the MMR vaccines, and maybe not piling on multiple vaccines at a time on little ones).
I just think we need to be really careful and VERY SPECIFIC when it comes to telling parents they don't get to raise their kids the way they want to. I'm not saying it's not needful...but it probably shouldn't be so far-reaching.
My son got his first meningitis vaccination 4 weeks ago at his 11 year check. It's required here for middle school.
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The law should allow kids who want vaccines to get them without parental permission. The right to defend one's body should come before the opinion of someone who happens to share your DNA.
Or at the very least, the age should be lowed. You shouldn't have to wait until you are 18 to make your own medical decisions.
The law should allow kids who want vaccines to get them without parental permission. The right to defend one's body should come before the opinion of someone who happens to share your DNA.
One of the best changes in public health policy, was in allowing underage girls to have access to various birth-control methods, without the knowledge of their parents. The concept behind this, is that young people have the right to decide their own destiny and are not to be considered as the property of their parents. Not to be managed as though they were pets or livestock.
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