Guest guest Posted October 27, 1998 Report Share Posted October 27, 1998 Hello Everyone: I'm just sitting here smiling. This is EXACTLY what we need right now. Things are heating up and the media isn't going to be able to ignore us much longer. God Bless those in Wyoming with the guts to stand up for their rights, this may lead to national publicity for the vaccine movement. Let's all keep them in our thoughts and hope for the best. immunizations; state keeping eye on boycott of hepatitis b vaccine October 27, 1998 Wyoming state health officials said they are watching a small boycott of the state's hepatitis B vaccine program for signs that is growing into a political movement. About 50 people attended a recent speech in Gillette by the author of a book that claims the government is spreading disease through vaccine programs. Len Horowitz accused the U.S. government of having a " genocidal agenda " and urged people to boycott immunization programs. The Bible refers to worldwide plagues and the time has come for the truth to be revealed, he said. If health officials ask whether your children have been vaccinated, " tell them, 'Thanks, they're all taken care of in that regard, " ' he said. " If that doesn't work, you can lie. Or, do what I do (and use) spiritual or religious exemption, " he said. Wyoming, in 1998, has been requiring all seventh-graders in public schools to be immunized against hepatitis B. Children who are not immunized for hepatitis B can be expelled from school after 30 days. However, the state does grant exemptions for religious or medical reasons. The virus, which is transmitted by blood and saliva, can cause liver illness and sometimes death. The parents of six children are boycotting the vaccine in Hulett and are home-schooling their children. Horowitz " is validating our boycott. We want more people informed on this, " said one of the parents. Meanwhile, state Sen. Bill Barton (R-Upton) has introduced legislation that will allow parents to choose whether they want their children to receive the shots. " I'm convinced that there should be a philosophical objection to these mandatory vaccinations, " he said. State health officer Dr. on said he does not want a " conspiracy theory " to expand into a larger political movement that is successful in loosening state rules on preventing disease. If philosophical exemptions are granted to children, the chances are greater of spreading the disease, he said. " How destructive, and yet how apparently attractive to so many people who are looking for something to blame for bad things in the world, " he said. Health officials said they are addressing questions from the public individually about the vaccine and are prepared to push for its continuation. " If we cave in on this at this point, I'm afraid it will be a landslide, " on said. The virus is blamed for about 6,500 deaths in the United States each year and infects more than 200,000 people annually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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