Are Private NYC Schools a Breeding Ground for Measles?
Despite years and years of proven science, there are still some people out there that insist that they can get along in the world without vaccinating their kids against some of the world’s worst diseases. One of these is measles and there’s been a big stink lately due to parents neglecting getting their children the protection needed to not only ensure their health, but also the health of other kids. And the worst of this is being seen in NYC’s private school system.
Our public school system is set up with the intention of keeping kids from getting measles. Vaccinations are required and it’s hard to get around the laws. Private schools, however, have more loopholes that people can exploit for whatever religious or personal reasons they happen to have. In some schools, the number of unvaccinated children can number up to 24%. All this is a recipe for disaster that could quickly spread into a body count. Please, NYC, correct this before it’s too late.
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