State to Require New Vaccinations for 6th-12th Graders: What Do You Think?
Do you think the state of Illinois should require students to receive the Tdap booster shot in order to remain in school?
The Illinois State Board of Health has approved new recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health and The Illinois Department of Education to require all sixth through twelfth grade students to have an additional vaccination. The students will now need to show proof of receiving the Tdap booster shot. The vaccine immunizes against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. “We’ve seen an increase in pertussis, or whooping cough, in Illinois during the last six years. Medical experts have found whooping cough has been on the rise in pre-teens and teens, indicating a waning immunity from infant and childhood immunizations,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck in a press release. Do you think the …
kevin
1:31 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
its because WE THE PEOPLE continue to put morons in office. WE THE PEOPLE need to realize the power that we have and say screw you, we dont want this and if put into effect, we will vote you and everyone who agrees with you out of office. But of course this wont be happen, look at the moronic electorate in the 2nd congressional who voted Jackson Jr back in though he didnt do anything because he … more ›