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Monday, October 27, 2008
Vaccination problems for students
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For many families, making sure their children have all their vaccinations is as much a back to school ritual as shopping for a first day of school outfit.
But thousands of students in the metro area show up without the proper shots.
State law says students must have proof of required vaccinations before they can enroll, but Alison Young wrote many are sitting in classrooms without all their immunizations. She found some principals ignore these violations and some health department leaders do little to make sure parents and schools are following the law.
According to the article, there are several reasons why these violations happen, such as incomplete paperwork, families lacking health insurance or difficulty for families to get to doctors.
Should students be barred from school until they have all their shots? Whose job is it to enforce immunization requirements?
