By Ahmedabad, HT Correspondent, Hindustani Times Four infants died in western Gujarat’s Kutch on Wednesday and about five became critical within 15 minutes of their being administered the measles vaccine as part of a drive launched by the Gujarat government. The four who died were below one. Of the ones critical, all are below one […]
Cancer threat to millions of women
By Zinhle Mapumulo Shocking fresh figures reveal that up to two thirds of South African women are at risk of developing deadly cervical cancer, which is linked to the deaths of more than 3000 women each year. A World Health Organisation (WHO) report indicates that close to 17 million local women, mostly black women between […]
Vaccinators with Targets – Penalty/Reward Scheme for Irish Hospitals includes Infant Vaccination 'Metric'.
By Justin Healy, ComeLook.org HSE Principal Medical Official boasts of 99.4% uptake rate for BCG shot – says less parents refuse BCG shot “as they become more informed”. Meanwhile, unexplained 60% increase in infant mortality during period after Swine Flu vaccination (Q2/2010). €18m in ‘Inefficiency’ fines Figures released last month show that 20 Irish hospitals were […]
Senate adjusts religious aspect of vaccine bill
By Elise Young Parents who object to childhood immunizations for spiritual reasons would have to attest that vaccines conflict with their “bona fide” religion, under a bill released by a Senate committee Monday. Legislation supporters said New Jersey policy on vaccine exemptions would not change. The law allows parents to opt out based on a […]
Vaccine Exemptions for Religious Reasons May Face Stricter Guidelines in N.J.
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by Honey Berk (Subscribe to Honey Berk’s posts)
Mar 16th 2011 3:30PM
With the autism-vaccine connection disproved last year, you would think fewer parents would be objecting to having their children vaccinated.
Yet, the resurgence of serious, preventable illnesses — including whooping cough and meningitis — is testament to the fact that even greater numbers are seeking exemption from vaccines for their children.
But parents who seek an exemption from vaccinations for their children based upon religious reasons would have to comply with stricter guidelines under a new bill that passed the New Jersey state Senate March 15, NJ.com reports.
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