Three families in New York claimed that their right to free exercise of religion was violated when their unimmunized kids were barred from school because of the state’s vaccination practices. Their case was brought before the Federal District Court in Brooklyn. They lost. According to New York state law, children must be vaccinated before attending school. There are exemptions: if immunization is detrimental to the child’s health or if the guardian holds “genuine and sincere religious beliefs which are contrary.” Supporting documentation is required, and in the latter case, the school can decide to reject the request Read more at iflscience/health-and-medicine/anti-vaxxers-lose-new-york-court-battle#vUpcx3L7FfSy12VO.99
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 04:12:44 +0000
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