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MohRokTah

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4. If they refuse to vaccinate, CPS sould remove the children.

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Mon Feb 2, 2015, 06:57 PM

Feb 2015

It shouldn't be that harsh for flu vaccines, but for MMRV, polio, and the otehr prevenatble diseases where the immunity compromised depend upon herd immunity for protection, the penalty for refusing to vaccinate children shouldbe removal of the children from the home.

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Should parents have a choice about vaccinating their children? [View all] Renew Deal Feb 2015 OP

If they want their children to attend school, Yes! longship Feb 2015 #1

I don't like the choices as written... mike_c Feb 2015 #2

But we know there will always be people who DON'T make "informed choices" . . . markpkessinger Feb 2015 #5

I agree.... mike_c Feb 2015 #9

Should add to the poll choices: TerrapinFlyer Feb 2015 #3

If they refuse to vaccinate, CPS sould remove the children. MohRokTah Feb 2015 #4

Have to say yes to this poll LittleBlue Feb 2015 #6

I'd like to know what genius made it okay AtomicKitten Feb 2015 #7

Parents should be able to choose to expose their children to deadly diseases Warpy Feb 2015 #8

several folks have mentioned preventing unvaccinated kids from attending public school... mike_c Feb 2015 #10

There are laws in CA now to opt out. Starry Messenger Feb 2015 #19

They can choose not to, but I agree with vaccines as a requirement in TwilightGardener Feb 2015 #11

Yes, as I said in another thread, the only exception dissentient Feb 2015 #12

Of course they should have a choice. AngryAmish Feb 2015 #13

Yes but their kids can't attend public schools until they have them ChosenUnWisely Feb 2015 #14

For the most part I say no. NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #15

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2015 #16

I voted no in this poll, but there are valid reasons that kids can't have immunizations MiniMe Feb 2015 #17

I don't believe in religious exemptions, just exemptions Ilsa Feb 2015 #18

People like your friend are why herd immunity is so important. Brigid Feb 2015 #20