The department of health is trying to make me vaccinate my daughter!?!

The department of health is trying to make me vaccinate my daughter!?

My four year old has had some vaccinations. We went to a naturaopathic doctor in Austin but there aren't any in our area now. We choose not to vaccinate any more because of the liver toxins, mercury, and other reasons pertaining to health.

The department of health is trying to make me catch her up on her vaccinations and I strongly oppose however I do not know what paperwork I need to make my opposition legal.

If you know what paperwork I need, please respond. . . .

1 month ago
I've done research - this is my decision - I'm not asking for an opinion on vaccinations, I'm asking for help with paperwork please

1 month ago
Again - this is my decision. I appreciate your opinions for vaccinations, I'm proud we live in a country where we can express our opinions. I do not agree with you as you do not agree with me. I am asking for help with paperwork - not opinions on vaccinations. Thank you.

naturegirlkole,

There are vaccination exemption laws in Texas. Under such laws you may legally abstain from vaccinating your child for religious reasons, medical reasons, and phylosophical reasons.

All that is needed is an affidavit signed by the applicant or, if a minor, by the applicant's parent or guardian stating that the applicant declines immunization for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. A form must be obtained at the Health Department.

This is Texas' Health Department website, and you can get it here: www.tdh.state.tx.us

If you need support from a non-profit organization that assist parents in distress regarding vaccinations, you can contact this agency for free: www.vaccineinfo.net

And for arguments to present in court or to any school about your reasons to not vaccinate your child, you should have this website: www.nvic.org

All of them may refer you to a lawyer in your area that can help you for a minimum fee.

And here is a transcription of part of the law chich protect your rights as a parent in Texas regarding the vaccinaton issue:

SECTION 2.164. Section 42.043, Human Resources Code, is amended by amending Subsection (d) and adding Subsection (d-1) to read as follows:

(d) No immunization may be required for admission to a facility regulated under this chapter if a person applying for a child's admission submits one of the following affidavits:
(1) an affidavit signed by a licensed physician stating that the immunization poses a significant risk [would be injurious] to the health and well-being of the child or a member of the child's family or household; or
(2) an affidavit signed by the child's parent or guardian stating that the applicant declines immunization for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief [conflicts with the tenets and practices of a recognized religious organization of which the applicant is an adherent or a member].
(d-1) An affidavit submitted under Section (d)(2) must be on a form described by Section 161.0041, Health and Safety Code, and must be submitted not later than the 90th day after the date the affidavit is notarized.

Good luck! :)

PS: My 4.5 year old son is not vaccinated either. We made this decision out of conscience and for many reasons. We are also struggling with the system in CA. And our dear boy is healthy indeed. Be corageous!