ABC DIRECTORY: How to Opt out of Vaccines for Your Child

Sep 3, 2008

How to Opt out of Vaccines for Your Child

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Many people don't know that they have the right to skip vaccines if that is their personal preference. It's important to know your rights!

Steps

Educate yourself before you decide.
As more information becomes available about some of the potential hazards of some vaccines, it is important for parents to make informed decisions about vaccines and evaluate risks before deciding whether or not to vaccinate. The health of your child throughout their life may be at stake.
Research the purpose of the vaccine and any information available about potential side-effects of any of the ingredients.
Learn what exemptions are available to bypass vaccinations.
There are personal, religious, medical, and proof of immunity exemptions and they vary by state. All 50 states have medical exemptions and all but Mississippi and West Virginia have medical exemptions and 18 states have personal exemptions based on personal preference and philosophy.
Look at nutritional options to strengthen child's immune system so vaccinations aren't necessary. Breastfeeding your infant as long as possible, preferably up to two years of age is clinically proven to help build a strong immune system.Track health professionals and parents who have expertise in holistic health for children livewell blog

Tips

Refresh your perspective on health. Look outside the box of the pharmaceutical domain to see what else is possible. With any potential virus or bacterial infection, whether or not your child succombs is largely based on strength of their immune systems.
Stay away from antibiotic over use as much as possible. Most minor illness do not need to be treated with antibiotics that destroy healthy immune systems. The best way to do this is finding a family doctor who is sensitive to your needs and who does not see antibiotics as the ultimate treatment.
If you are confronted with very pushy or even aggresive medical profesionals, try to get them to sign a document stating that the vaccination they want to give your child will not harm them in anyway. The chances that they will do this are next to none.

Warnings

Schools that state your child will have to be innoculated to attend. Schools don't typically inform you of your opt-out rights. Ask questions of the administrators about what options exist for exemptions. They are required to inform you if you ask.
Never make any decision about your childs health without properly educating yourself and discussing your options with qualified conventional or alternative health care providers.

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