Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 For those who have done the research, you know that this is much more than about childhood safety. Take a look at the last sentence of the article and see for yourself what this is all about and who is most impacted by this legislation. This should not surprise anyone. Institutionalized education supports multiple institutions; in this case, what is known as Big Pharma. Poor and working people will suffer the most, since they have a need for child care. Not many will be able to affordably make the choice to opt out of the public system, and many others will know nothing about the religious and medical exemptions. Here's my question: How can they require that all children get vaccinated, and yet have the exempt option? I am particularly interested since several children were hoarded into a courtroom and received forced vaccinations a few weeks ago. Peace NJ requires flu shots for preschoolers By LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press WriterFri Dec 14, 2:09 PM ET New Jersey on Friday became the first state to require flu shots for preschoolers, saying their developing immune systems and likelihood of spreading germs make them as vulnerable to complications as the elderly. State Health Commissioner Dr. Fred M. Jacobs approved the requirement and three other vaccines for school children starting Sept. 1, 2008, over the objections of some parent groups. The new requirements "will have a direct impact on reducing illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths in one of New Jersey's most vulnerable populations — our children," Jacobs said in a statement. A health advisory board Monday backed the new requirements on a 5-2 vote with one abstention after parents said they worried about the safety of giving young children dozens of vaccine doses. Some also say they don't want government making their medical decisions. Starting in September, all children attending preschool or licensed day care centers will have to get an annual flu shot, Jacobs said. That makes New Jersey the first state to require flu shots for preschoolers or older students, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. New Jersey also will require preschoolers to get a pneumococcal vaccine and sixth-graders to get vaccines against meningitis, which New Jersey already requires for college dormitory residents, and a booster shot against whooping cough, which in recent years has seen a resurgence blamed on waning potency of shots given to infants and preschoolers. The four additional vaccines are recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups. Some parents support proposed legislation that would give families a right to skip required immunizations by lodging a "philosophical objection," as some other states allow. The bill has been sitting in a committee without action for several years. New Jersey does grant an automatic exemption on religious grounds and allows exemptions for medical reasons. The new vaccines will be available for free for low-income families, and private insurers generally will cover the cost. ___ NJ health department site: http://www.state.nj.us/health New Jersey Alliance for Informed Choice in Vaccination: http://www.NJAICV.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Appears to be spreading from state to state, will they eliminate the exemptions? what power do we really have to stop this? Peacekeeper <totallyopen Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:29 am NJ requires flu shots for preschoolers For those who have done the research, you know that this is much more than about childhood safety. Take a look at the last sentence of the article and see for yourself what this is all about and who is most impacted by this legislation. This should not surprise anyone. Institutionalized education supports multiple institutions; in this case, what is known as Big Pharma. Poor and working people will suffer the most, since they have a need for child care. Not many will be able to affordably make the choice to opt out of the public system, and many others will know nothing about the religious and medical exemptions. Here's my question: How can they require that all children get vaccinated, and yet have the exempt option? I am particularly interested since several children were hoarded into a courtroom and received forced vaccinations a few weeks ago. Peace NJ requires flu shots for preschoolers By LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press WriterFri Dec 14, 2:09 PM ET New Jersey on Friday became the first state to require flu shots for preschoolers, saying their developing immune systems and likelihood of spreading germs make them as vulnerable to complications as the elderly. State Health Commissioner Dr. Fred M. Jacobs approved the requirement and three other vaccines for school children starting Sept. 1, 2008, over the objections of some parent groups. The new requirements "will have a direct impact on reducing illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths in one of New Jersey's most vulnerable populations — our children," Jacobs said in a statement. A health advisory board Monday backed the new requirements on a 5-2 vote with one abstention after parents said they worried about the safety of giving young children dozens of vaccine doses. Some also say they don't want government making their medical decisions. Starting in September, all children attending preschool or licensed day care centers will have to get an annual flu shot, Jacobs said. That makes New Jersey the first state to require flu shots for preschoolers or older students, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. New Jersey also will require preschoolers to get a pneumococcal vaccine and sixth-graders to get vaccines against meningitis, which New Jersey already requires for college dormitory residents, and a booster shot against whooping cough, which in recent years has seen a resurgence blamed on waning potency of shots given to infants and preschoolers. The four additional vaccines are recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups. Some parents support proposed legislation that would give families a right to skip required immunizations by lodging a "philosophical objection," as some other states allow. The bill has been sitting in a committee without action for several years. New Jersey does grant an automatic exemption on religious grounds and allows exemptions for medical reasons. The new vaccines will be available for free for low-income families, and private insurers generally will cover the cost. ___ NJ health department site: http://www.state.nj.us/health New Jersey Alliance for Informed Choice in Vaccination: http://www.NJAICV.org More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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