Actually, we had the biggest problem with the school nurse. No offense
to any watching RNs, but she had an attitude that she was God and we
were the Devil. That is why we climbed the ladder until we found the
administrator who had the power to override the policy and accept
exemption or alternative. We used a naturopath for the rest of the
medical requirements which included blood work and complete physical.
The naturopath we chose had dealt with the school before on these
issues, and had never gotten anyone past the vaccination exemption, only
past the physical requirements. (some of us don't do MDs, so the tests
they wanted were a bet cumbersome until we found this naturopath set up
do comply with the school physical). He was elated when he heard we had
gotten past the vaccination problem. So, I would say not to stick with
the school nurse if she digs her heals in. Our standard question was,
"Who is above you, and who can change policy."

y.w8@... wrote:
>
> Hello, New Member!
>
> I do know some chiropractors who have sent letters to private
> pre-schools stating that a child should be exempt from vaccines due to
> a sensitivity to specific ingredients in the vaccine. The pre-schools
> accepted it. The college may not accept a letter from a chiropractor,
> but if you explain that this is your doctor of choice and that you
> have met their requirements by presenting said letter from a doctor,
> they might back down. Most schools have an RN who handles these
> issues. You might want to keep it between you and the nurse if at all
> possible and see if you can not make to big an issue of it.
>
> If that doesn’t work, I would suggest looking for a good lawyer
> instead of a cooperative MD. Most MDs, even if you find one to agree
> with you, are not likely to write such a letter and set themselves up
> for harassment. Dr. Mercola has an amazing website where you can
> search for articles on many topics. He has a list of suggestions about
> how to handle these situations. Above all, maintain a cordial and
> respectful, perhaps even humble, posture and attitude. Be very
> patient, but continue to ask about who you might talk with so you can
> learn who your lawyer should contact regarding who will sign a
> statement on behalf of the college which accepts responsibility for
> any adverse reactions that might occur by requiring a perfectly
> healthy young person to expose him/herself to the risks posed by the
> toxic ingredients in the vaccines. It really is a good idea to have a
> lawyer write a letter stating that, if the institution wishes to
> impose this risk they must be willing to take responsibility for it
> and enclose a statement for them to sign which accepts full
> responsibility for all medical expenses, compensation for pain and
> suffering, as well as loss of income or potential income resulting
> from damages cause by adverse reactions to any vaccine required to
> attend classes.
>
> If the college refuses to sign the letter AND still refuses to allow
> you to attend without vaccines, you might want to get the lawyer’s
> permission to publish the letter in the local newspaper and disperse
> copies throughout the student body so that all students might
> understand that they are being exposed to unnecessary risks for which
> the school will take no responsibility.
>
> I suppose it is just what many might call anecdotal, but I’ve never
> heard of anyone dying of ‘spinal meningitis’ who was not a freshman in
> high school or college and had just received vaccines. I have always
> had my doubts about these diagnoses since the meningial bacteria can
> be found in a spinal tap in about 80% of the healthy population who
> are not suffering the symptoms of ‘spinal meningitis’. I also find it
> interesting that the symptoms of ‘spinal meningitis’ as diagnosed in
> older teens and young adults are so similar to the symptoms of ‘shaken
> baby syndrome’ which is so often diagnosed within days of an infant
> receiving a vaccine. If someone can offer a legitimate explanation of
> this, I would love to read it!
>
> Best wishes for getting a safe education. Hope you can get the school
> of your choice to be reasonable.
>
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>
> *From:* MCCFHC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MCCFHC@yahoogroups.com] *On
> Behalf Of *pleasanttulip
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 07, 2009 11:23 AM
> *To:* MCCFHC@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [MCC-FHC] College vaccination exemptions - applicable to
> private insitution?
>
> Hello, new member here.
>
> I am currently applying at a private college in Missouri. I have
> conscious and religious objections to vaccinations, and my parents
> never had me vaccinated. I submitted a letter to the college stating
> my reasons for declining vaccinations, along with an Affidavit with my
> one of my parents' signatures (at the time, I was a minor). The
> college sent it back. They rejected it on the grounds that they are a
> private college with "a specific policy regarding immunizations".
> According to them, the only way I can receive an exemption is if I
> submit a letter from a doctor stating that I have an allergic reaction
> to the required immunizations.
>
> My questions are:
> a.) Is it really lawful for them to discriminate against my religious
> convictions because they are a private insitution?
> I have searched Missouri laws regarding vaccinations, but the only
> thing I can find is related to K-12 school. In that case, Missouri
> does offer an religious exemption form for children. I can't find
> anything in relation to colleges, though.
>
> b.) If they CAN legally reject my religious exemption claim, how do I
> go about getting a medical exemption? I was told that the doctor that
> submits the letter would be held liable, which is probably not very
> desirable.
>
> I would greatly appreciate any input or assistance!
>
>