Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
May 27th 2013, 4:46 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
I haven't actually told you anything of what I think, or whether I or my child is vaccinated.
No one has been able to answer the original post. This is why parents must use due diligence when protecting their children's health and know the facts when they go to Canada, or any country. Based on their beliefs, and/or what they know, there is nothing in Canada that says you must vaccinate. In fact, I am quite sure that to vaccinate a child against the wishes of a parent is against the parent and child's rights and liberties under the charter of freedoms.
No one has been able to answer the original post. This is why parents must use due diligence when protecting their children's health and know the facts when they go to Canada, or any country. Based on their beliefs, and/or what they know, there is nothing in Canada that says you must vaccinate. In fact, I am quite sure that to vaccinate a child against the wishes of a parent is against the parent and child's rights and liberties under the charter of freedoms.
As for the rest , it is called " thread drift" and happens pretty much all the time on here.
May 27th 2013, 4:46 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
Home schooling becomes an un avoidable option.
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May 27th 2013, 5:39 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
After looking at the regulations, and more I see that vaccinating one's child is entirely voluntary and that most provinces if not all, have no legal authority to vaccinate one's child.
While a school may balk at ones child not being vaccinated, there are actually no legal grounds to deny a child an education based on whether they are vaccinated or not.
As for the rhetoric that is going on in this thread, about vaccinations, none of it is based on empirical evidence, fact or research - purely opinion and personal bias.
I apologise for creating this thread and advise that I have now found out what I need to know. But continue if you want to, to project your opinions. For others reading this thread either now or in the future, however, I strongly advise you do your own research and find the facts.
While a school may balk at ones child not being vaccinated, there are actually no legal grounds to deny a child an education based on whether they are vaccinated or not.
As for the rhetoric that is going on in this thread, about vaccinations, none of it is based on empirical evidence, fact or research - purely opinion and personal bias.
I apologise for creating this thread and advise that I have now found out what I need to know. But continue if you want to, to project your opinions. For others reading this thread either now or in the future, however, I strongly advise you do your own research and find the facts.
Google is your friend.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/vs-sv/vs-faq16-eng.php
Immunization is not compulsory or "forced" in Canada, but we do have regulations that help ensure that as many people as possible are protected by vaccines from the diseases they prevent. Some provinces require certain vaccines to be given before a child can enter school, but these are not mandatory in the usual sense of the term. Rather, parents (or children, if they are old enough to give consent) are required to declare a choice of whether to have their child (or themselves) immunized or not. If they choose not to, the child may be told that he or she must stay home from school if there is an outbreak of disease. This rule is designed to keep unimmunized children from getting sick and to keep the outbreak from spreading. School entry regulations also give parents an opportunity to bring their child's immunizations up to date.
A simple 'thank you' would be preferable rather than castigating people who are trying to give you helpful answers. Making comments that are likely to antagonise is neither helpful nor necessary.
May 27th 2013, 6:36 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
I absolutely agree Souxsie - antagonising and provocation regarding the issue of vaccination is pretty much par for the course. Much of that has happened as a result of this thread. In the 'war' of vaccination, like all wars, the first casualty is truth.
May 27th 2013, 6:39 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
What is the truth then?
May 27th 2013, 7:21 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
Why not go straight to the horses mouth if you want conclusive answers?
Google is your friend.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/vs-sv/vs-faq16-eng.php
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Google is your friend.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/vs-sv/vs-faq16-eng.php
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May 27th 2013, 7:32 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
Why not go straight to the horses mouth if you want conclusive answers?
Google is your friend.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/vs-sv/vs-faq16-eng.php
Immunization is not compulsory or "forced" in Canada, but we do have regulations that help ensure that as many people as possible are protected by vaccines from the diseases they prevent. Some provinces require certain vaccines to be given before a child can enter school, but these are not mandatory in the usual sense of the term. Rather, parents (or children, if they are old enough to give consent) are required to declare a choice of whether to have their child (or themselves) immunized or not. If they choose not to, the child may be told that he or she must stay home from school if there is an outbreak of disease. This rule is designed to keep unimmunized children from getting sick and to keep the outbreak from spreading. School entry regulations also give parents an opportunity to bring their child's immunizations up to date.
A simple 'thank you' would be preferable rather than castigating people who are trying to give you helpful answers. Making comments that are likely to antagonise is neither helpful nor necessary.
Google is your friend.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/vs-sv/vs-faq16-eng.php
Immunization is not compulsory or "forced" in Canada, but we do have regulations that help ensure that as many people as possible are protected by vaccines from the diseases they prevent. Some provinces require certain vaccines to be given before a child can enter school, but these are not mandatory in the usual sense of the term. Rather, parents (or children, if they are old enough to give consent) are required to declare a choice of whether to have their child (or themselves) immunized or not. If they choose not to, the child may be told that he or she must stay home from school if there is an outbreak of disease. This rule is designed to keep unimmunized children from getting sick and to keep the outbreak from spreading. School entry regulations also give parents an opportunity to bring their child's immunizations up to date.
A simple 'thank you' would be preferable rather than castigating people who are trying to give you helpful answers. Making comments that are likely to antagonise is neither helpful nor necessary.
May 27th 2013, 7:33 pm
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Re: Bringing children to Canada - vaccinations?
There will always be disagreements in respect of the pro's and con's of vaccinations; it is better to thank the person for their input rather than make denigrating remarks that will antagonise.
As you now have the information you required I presume you will have no objection to my closing the thread.
Thread closed.
