Vaccinations prevent the spread of disease and death. Michigan is one of 18 states allowing parents to withhold childhood vaccinations due to non-medical reasons including both religious and philosophical beliefs. In an effort to decrease waivers, a law was passed requiring parents seeking a vaccination waiver to submit a written statement to their child’s school that indicates the reason for opting out. November's panel discussants will review current vaccination waiver practices. .
Panelist Biographical Information
- Robert Swanson, Director, Division of Immunizations, MI Dept of Health and Human Services
- Rhonda Lennise Conner-Warren, Assistant Professor, Nursing, Life Sciences, MSU
- Mark Navin, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Oakland University
- Terri Adams, Section Manager, Division of Immunizations, MI Dept of Health & Human Services
- See more of the panelist biographical information (.pdf)
Presentations
- See Robert Swanson's presentation (.pdf)
- See Rhonda Lenisse Conner-Warren's presentation (.pdf)
- See Mark Navin's presentation (.pdf)
- See Terri Adam's presentation (.pdf)