As this school year begins, parents have to bring proof that their child has received protections against the contagious diseases of early childhood. For most parents, this is not a problem, because their child has been receiving them ever since they were born. Many teachers, parents, and doctors are noting that autism’s numbers are increasing in school-age children. More attention needs to be paid to the factors related to the uniform requirements for, and provision of, treatments to all school-age children. These elements need to be properly and thoroughly evaluated to assure the safety of generations to come. Vaccine manufacturers have told parents that there is no clear link to the use of vaccinations for school-age children, and these protections continue to be a requirement, to access to education in this nation. There is an increasing need to provide education so that parents can fully understand the medical studies, reports, and risk ratios. Based on the appearance of autistic symptoms, in 4 out of 100 children, there is only a 4% risk.
But if your family has a child that has developed Autism, the ratio in you family is 100%. With the devastating impact of any of the diseases that these vaccinations provide protection for, there is broad support for immunization for all children. That support should not force the hand of parents. They should be permitted to withhold vaccines from their school-age children. If vaccination was declined the parents should be able to home school, with class curriculum in an on-line environment.