Child Vaccinations Mandatory

In the news we often here about children who are suffering from disease and illness that take the lives of many at an early age. Disease among little ones can spread quickly as children can also be called mini Petri dishes. Bacteria and viruses spread fast among children. How can we lose young lives when vaccinations are made possible for all? The CDC provides a vaccination for almost every childhood disease known to man. Although this is certainly reassuring, the decisions for vaccinations come down to the parents. Many parents have opted out of giving their child vaccinations. They unequivocally feel that vaccinations are harmful to children rather than an option for help. Certainly, exposure to disease can be detrimental and can even lead to death. Vaccinations are easy to obtain and they prevent many children against communicable diseases. Subsequently, a large number of parents are contesting the vaccination laws for children. Many parents feel there is direct link between being immunized, autism and birth defects. The percentages are low for these

The history of North Carolina Legislation states, “A parent, guardian or responsible person must present a Certificate of Immunization on the child’s first day of attendance to the child care facility. If a Certificate of Immunization is not presented on the first day, the child care operator must present a notice of deficiency to the parent, guardian or responsible person. The parent, guardian or responsible person has 30 calendar days from the first day of attendance to obtain the required immunizations (USDHH,2016).” A decision to comply with legislation would be a good one. The rights of parents are not taken away, although this can be debated. It’s more of a responsibility. Parents have the responsibility to safe guard their children and stop the spread of disease to