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[Jenyd]

You can just claim exemption from vaccines for health-related or religious causes, neither which we qualify for, so far as I can uncover. I understand that in certain states, a philosophical exemption is permitted. Just asking yourself if anyone has knowledge with this particular, especially in Maryland.

[macauliffe]

It's in your ideal interest to have your youngsters vaccinated By law if they are attending public schools they need to have to be vaccinated with certain exceptions:   http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/maryland.htm   Outside these exceptions you would be violating state law / statute if your little ones continue to go to public schools with out them.  Otherwise you could decide on to homeschool them with out vaccinating them.  By not vaccinating them, this would also rising the public overall health threat to themselves and fellow students who might spread sickness among them.  This would be catastrophic to these who are exempt or defficient of vaccination for poor wellness causes - IMHO this would be a rather selfish lead to for the misfortune of other individuals.   Vaccines only work properly when the majority of the populus makes use of it.  The example was of small pox.  If small pox had not been vaccinated so heavily for it would have by no means been eradicated.  If a family left their little ones unvaccinated prior to a small pox exposure, not only would their children most likely have contracted tiny pox but would have spread it to others who were not vaccinated - and this is at the identical time a poor example in which a experimental vaccine was created ad hoc from tiny pox survivors.   Note that vaccines in the most part cannot get you sick with the diease the vaccine is vaccinating against.  An inactive kind of the illness is introduced to your body so that the body can mount an immunoresponse to the antigen.  This may possibly result in weakness, fatigue, and typically cold-like symptoms as your physique is "fighting" preemptively a foreign substance, but this is far from the actual illness that you would be contracting.   Vaccines don't perform as effectly post infection.  Vaccines are mostly preventative not curative(as the immune program needs time to develop up antibodies against the disease).  To think "I'll vaccinate my youngsters right after they contract Polio, Diptheria, Measles, Mumps, or Rubella" is flawed logic.  At that point you have committed them to suffering which could have been prevented.   If expense is an concern visit your state's division of overall health, several vaccines are supplied at discount or for free of charge through programs and clinics in your local area.  Check also with not-for-profit hospitals about vaccination.   My recommendation is rather than dodging the vaccination it would be your greatest interest as a parent to make sure their overall health and the overall health of other people by getting them vaccinated. EchostormFury 81 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please confirm your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please confirm your account to send a message.

[Cyndeyrn]

I am fairly paranoid about vaccines, and my children have had theirs. Ask precisely what vaccine is used, then do some research. In MOST circumstances you will find that the threat is non-existant, and the consequences of not having the vaccination are potentially horrendous.

[Ty]

By law if they are attending public schools they need to be vaccinated with certain exceptions:   http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/maryland.htm   Outside these exceptions you would be violating state law / statute if your kids continue to go to public schools without them.  Otherwise you could choose to homeschool them without vaccinating them.  By not vaccinating them, this would also increasing the public health risk to themselves and fellow students who may spread sickness among them.  This would be catastrophic to those who are exempt or defficient of vaccination for poor health reasons - IMHO this would be a rather selfish cause for the misfortune of others.   Vaccines only work effectively when the majority of the populus uses it.  The example was of small pox.  If small pox had not been vaccinated so heavily for it would have never been eradicated.  If a family left their kids unvaccinated prior to a small pox exposure, not only would their kids likely have contracted small pox but would have spread it to others who were not vaccinated - and this is at the same time a poor example in which a experimental vaccine was created ad hoc from small pox survivors.   Note that vaccines in the most part cannot get you sick with the diease the vaccine is vaccinating against.  An inactive form of the disease is introduced to your body so that the body can mount an immunoresponse to the antigen.  This may cause weakness, fatigue, and often cold-like symptoms as your body is "fighting" preemptively a foreign substance, but this is far from the actual disease that you would be contracting.   Vaccines don't work as effectly post infection.  Vaccines are mainly preventative not curative(as the immune system needs time to build up antibodies against the disease).  To think "I'll vaccinate my kids after they contract Polio, Diptheria, Measles, Mumps, or Rubella" is flawed logic.  At that point you've committed them to suffering which could have been prevented.   If cost is an issue visit your state's department of health, many vaccines are offered at discount or for free through programs and clinics in your local area.  Check also with not-for-profit hospitals about vaccination.   My recommendation is rather than dodging the vaccination it would be your best interest as a parent to ensure their health and the health of others by getting them vaccinated.

[Boyne]

A lot of good information on the topic can be found here: http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm exemption forms and information for Maryland can be found here: http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/maryland.htm there are even samples of exemption letters.

[valentino]

Check this out..... A lot of good information on the topic can be found here: http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm exemption forms and information for Maryland can be found here: http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/maryland.htm there are even samples of exemption letters. Damien 81 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

[marx]

PenguinSage said: 2 Didn't want to take up an answer slot, but thought you should know the dangers of not vaccinating your child. As just ONE example, please consider Polio. It is still around. Your kids, if not vaccinated, CAN STILL GET POLIO. There are plenty of carriers still around, and your kids will be vulnerable. And you don't want to see what Polio can do to your family. Picture iron lungs, wheelchairs, crutches, etc. My family's been dealing first-hand with it for years. Please reconsider, I'm sure it's not what you want for your kids. 81 months ago