Be Informed!
Be informed about the laws concerning vaccinations for schools and the exemptions that you can use in Ohio. Your child does NOT have to be "up-to-date" on his or her shots before he or she can attend school, any school that receives state or federal money.
Exemptions
This sample exemption letter can be used if you choose not to vaccinate or choose to selectively vaccinate. I wrote this letter so feel free to modify it to suit your needs. Click on the Exemptions tab above for some school district/university specific exemption letters.
WIC
I have not yet heard of anyone in Ohio having trouble with WIC while their child isn't immunized, but just in case - this page states "Immunization records and/or an infant/child's immunization status are in no way tied to the receipt of WIC benefits." (Emphasis mine.)
Research
Please research the diseases that the vaccines are supposed to protect against. You can look them up at WebMD.com or any other medical website.
Questions?
If you have any questions about vaccines, their dangers or about exemptions from vaccines in Ohio, please feel free to e-mail me.