State lawmakers propose a radical religious exemption for vaccines

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The subject of vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren is a very controversial topic in terms of your health and that of your family.

Cases of essentially eradicated diseases such as measles are increasing in the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides that cases of this disease increase in at least ten states.

There is now local pressure for legislation that would ban certain vaccine exemptions here in the state of New York.

At present, the New York Public Health Code requires school children to be vaccinated, for example at Orchard Park. But it includes a section that allows parents to ask to exclude them from their religious beliefs.

This article of the code could be deleted under a bill of the legislature of a state co-sponsored by MP Patrick Burke, member of the Assembly, West of New York .

He explains: "We are removing this exemption clause because we believe that if you are a member of a company, it entails certain things, which include ensuring that your actions do not harm others."

A lawyer of one woman, who invoked this religious exemption and sought to send her daughters to schools without being vaccinated in the schools of Orchard Park, said that they had not reacted to this measure proposed by the Legislative Assembly. However, they still plan to appeal the decision of a judge against her.

Health experts cite the relatively rare but potential risks of measles for health, such as brain damage or death. Health officials in the state of New York have reported 127 cases of measles so far this year. This includes a reported outbreak of seven cases in the Rochester area.

The anti-vaccine movement and some religious groups have expressed concerns regarding the injection of certain elements into the body. They also raise their constitutional rights.

2 On your side asked Burke if this could result in a federal court challenge.

Burke replies, "Oh, I'm sure it would be, I'm sure it would be, I think we're making the best policy decisions for our people."