X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping

California implements mandatory vaccine law, outraging anti-vaxxers

3 min read
California implements mandatory vaccine law, outraging anti-vaxxersCalifornia implements mandatory vaccine law, outraging anti-vaxxers

The state’s mandatory vaccination is said to have positive reasons in its good intentions, thus the lawmakers had it approved instantly.

Parents have varying stance on vaccination and its effects. There are those who believe vaccines prevent illnesses and save lives, while others think it’s insidiously harming children.

But when it comes to vaccines, parents in most countries have the choice whether or not to vaccinate their children.

That is about to change in California, however. A recently passed law in the state now requires parents to vaccinate their children.

“The law implies that all children must and should be vaccinated and should complete their vaccination record by the time they reach 7th grade,” said a Parent Herald story.

The mandatory law had been pushed through legislation July 1st, and immediately took effect.

While many felt relief, parents who aren’t so keen into vaccines were outraged. Stripped of the choice to opt out of vaccines, they are even calling the law “toxic shot.”

A Breibart News said that to surpass the law, anti-vaccination parents were forced either to leave their homes and ove somewhere else or to have their children enrolled in a home schooling program.

These parents are also saying that the law compromises their parental principles, especially with the government’s tendency to “force their will against some parents’ decision when it comes to their children.”

The vaccination law has always been controversial: prior to its passing, parents have the ability to choose whether or not to vaccinate their children. After it was passed however, parents can only get out of it if they present a letter of exemption from a doctor.

But then according to a news story from UPI, the mandatory law disregards most of these exceptions.

“The state’s mandatory vaccination however is said to have positive reasons in its good intentions, thus the lawmakers had it approved instantly,” said the Parent Herald story.

Another contributing factor to its passing was the measles outbreak in Marin Country which greatly affected non-vaccinated children.

Partner Stories
A mom’s responsibility: Getting vaccinated for her children
A mom’s responsibility: Getting vaccinated for her children
Clearing The Air About Colds
Clearing The Air About Colds
Fever Care Tips We Learned From Our Moms
Fever Care Tips We Learned From Our Moms
The Secret to Faster Fever Recovery
The Secret to Faster Fever Recovery

Personally, what is your personal stance on vaccines? Are you for or against it? Either way, parents are only operating under the belief that they’re doing what’s best for their children.

READ: Toddler dies after anti-vaccine parents tried to cure him with maple syrup

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below or check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful parenting news and tips . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest from theAsianparent.com Philippines!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

James Martinez

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Health
  • /
  • California implements mandatory vaccine law, outraging anti-vaxxers
Share:
  • Looks can be deceiving: The struggles of body dysmorphic disorder

    Looks can be deceiving: The struggles of body dysmorphic disorder

  • Menstrual cups vs. tampons: The comparison

    Menstrual cups vs. tampons: The comparison

  • On WoMENS Cycle: Pads vs. Menstrual Cup

    On WoMENS Cycle: Pads vs. Menstrual Cup

app info
get app banner
  • Looks can be deceiving: The struggles of body dysmorphic disorder

    Looks can be deceiving: The struggles of body dysmorphic disorder

  • Menstrual cups vs. tampons: The comparison

    Menstrual cups vs. tampons: The comparison

  • On WoMENS Cycle: Pads vs. Menstrual Cup

    On WoMENS Cycle: Pads vs. Menstrual Cup

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at update sa pag-aalaga ng baby at kanilang kalusugan.