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California Senate Approves School Vaccine Bill

Posted by samzenpus on from the get-your-shots dept.

mpicpp writes: California state senators have passed a controversial bill designed to increase school immunization rates. SB277 would prohibit parents from seeking vaccine exemptions for their children because of religious or personal beliefs. California would join West Virginia and Mississippi as the only states with such requirements if the bill becomes law. "SB 277 is about increasing immunization rates so no one will have to suffer from vaccine-preventable diseases," said Sen. Ben Allen (D- Santa Monica) who coauthored the bill with Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento).

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  1. Re:Now if only the rest of the country would follo by amiga3D · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    There are some legitimate concerns about child vaccination. That said, the odds are with vaccination. Better to risk the possible problems than the certain ones. I don't know about the autism claims but I do know that getting 6 shots in one day can be a problem. I don't understand why some of these vaccinations can't be spread out a little more. When I went through the shot line in basic training I got a massive series of shots and I was sick myself at a healthy 6' 174 pounds and 20 years of age. I know it's got to be rough on the kids. One of the guys in my unit ran a 105 degree temperature and had to go to the clinic. A little common sense and spread those shots out and it ought to go a lot easier. Not getting them though puts public health at risk.

  2. Re:Now if only the rest of the country would follo by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The autism claims are entirely discredited now.

    Yes, but everyone is ignoring the fact that the DPT shot has been proven to be the cause of SIDS. An adverse physiological response of shallow breathing occurs 7-14 days after administering the shot. When's the last time you heard anyone advertise a stern warning about that?

  3. Validation of vaccination contents by TheDarkener · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Can anyone tell me where one can check to see how and where these vaccinations are filled? I think it's only fair to know what is being pumped into my offspring (and what checks and balances are in place to ensure no tampering or contamination), especially now that it will be a requirement for them to attend public schools.

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