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"Children should be vaccinated against measles at one year of age," said Dr. Jane R. Zucker, the Health Department's assistant commissioner for immunization. "Vaccinating eligible children will protect them and help protect infants who are too young to be vaccinated, by reducing their risk of exposure. Delaying a child's vaccination increases the risk of contracting measles and infecting others."
Measles causes fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red eyes. As many as one in three children with measles develop complications such as diarrhea, ear infection or pneumonia. Some children have to be hospitalized, and some can even die. Younger children, and those with weakened immune systems, are the most likely to suffer severe illness.
Measles vaccination is required for admission to the city's schools, colleges and daycare centers. The first measles vaccine dose should be given at the time of the child's first birthday, with the second dose being administered at 4 to 6 years of age. In New York City, approximately 92% of children between the ages of 19 and 35 months have received a measles vaccine.
About Measles
Measles is an acute viral illness characterized by a fever (101 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit), cough, red eyes, runny nose and conjunctivitis. The illness typically lasts five to six days, with a rash that begins on the face and then moves down the body, including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Complications from measles can include diarrhea and pneumonia, particularly in young children.
To Protect Yourself and Your Family from Measles:
* Babies should receive the first measles shot at 1 year of age.
* Vaccinating older kids is the best way to protect children who are too young to get the shot.
* If your child is over 1 year of age and has not had the measles shot, it is important to get the child vaccinated as soon as possible to prevent measles.
* Two doses of measles vaccine are required for life-long protection.
Children should get a second measles shot at 4 to 6 years of age.
* Older children and adults who have not received two measles shots (or had the disease itself) may be at risk of infection.
* Be sure that you and your family are fully vaccinated prior to international travel. Measles is found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Ask you doctor about vaccinating your children. You can also call 311 to find out where your child can be vaccinated.
For more information on Measles, please visit the Health Department's web site 
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Jul 02, 2009 at 01:11 PM Anonymous Says:
Dept of health says you have to have a certificate of vaccination for daycare -- but it does not say you need it when registering for school i.e. kindergarten , grade 1 etc. should be mandatory!! Or no admittance to school or yeshiva!!
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Jul 02, 2009 at 01:10 PM Dag Says:
We should not allow children who are not vaccinated into our schools or shuls.
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Jul 02, 2009 at 03:43 PM Anonymous Says:
They are required to submit a medical form with all vaccinations to enter P1A, but I am not sure how vigilant the yeshivos are with their paperwork. They are also required for 3rd and 7th grades and any new admission.
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Jul 02, 2009 at 03:52 PM Anonymous Says:
I have issues with this because I have an autistic child and to me the evidence is not clear. My decision is for my personal use only.
I fought a great battle with my daugters high school until they were looking into a refusal form and the elemantary school nurse discovered my daughter had already been vaccinated up to date.
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Jul 02, 2009 at 04:29 PM Shainy Says:
In the recovery period after his stroke, the Lubavitcher Rebbe wanted to do a certain activity which the doctors were unhappy with. The doctor said, "Rebbe, if you do this activity, there is a 25% chance of a second stroke!" The Rebbe still hadn't changed his mind, so the doctor repeated it. When the Rebbe still didn't change his mind the doctor said, "Did you hear what I said?"
The Rebbe answered, "Yes. You said that if I do this activity THERE IS A 75% CHANCE that I will not have a second stroke!"
So, if I read the above clearly; if my child is otherwise healthy, has no autoimmune disorder, and is not around sick children, there is a SLIGHT chance they could contract the treatable disease of measles, of which there is a SLIGHT chance of further complications, of which there is a very SLIGHT chance of death r"l OR they will heal without difficulty and have lifelong immunity.
Or, I could vaccinate my child, with all the risks involved, and STILL not be guaranteed protection against the illness r"l.
Oh, and if all the kids in shul or school are vaccinated, why should you be scared to let in unvaccinated kids?? Perhaps you are afraid that vaccinated children can get the diseases they were vaccinated against...? You should be!
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Jul 02, 2009 at 04:55 PM cp Says:
“ In the recovery period after his stroke, the Lubavitcher Rebbe wanted to do a certain activity which the doctors were unhappy with. The doctor said, "Rebbe, if you do this activity, there is a 25% chance of a second stroke!" The Rebbe still hadn't changed his mind, so the doctor repeated it. When the Rebbe still didn't change his mind the doctor said, "Did you hear what I said?"
The Rebbe answered, "Yes. You said that if I do this activity THERE IS A 75% CHANCE that I will not have a second stroke!"
So, if I read the above clearly; if my child is otherwise healthy, has no autoimmune disorder, and is not around sick children, there is a SLIGHT chance they could contract the treatable disease of measles, of which there is a SLIGHT chance of further complications, of which there is a very SLIGHT chance of death r"l OR they will heal without difficulty and have lifelong immunity.
Or, I could vaccinate my child, with all the risks involved, and STILL not be guaranteed protection against the illness r"l.
Oh, and if all the kids in shul or school are vaccinated, why should you be scared to let in unvaccinated kids?? Perhaps you are afraid that vaccinated children can get the diseases they were vaccinated against...? You should be! ”
Here's the proper interpretation for your little story: IF YOU VACCINATE YOUR KIDS, THERE'S A 99% CHANCE THEY WON'T GET A HORRIBLE, DEBILITATING DISEASE, AND ABSOLUTELY ZERO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE VACCINE WILL CAUSE AUTISM. What is wrong with some of you? As a parent, I know the concern of my child getting autism. But I'm much more scared of what could happen if they get one of these horrible diseases that the vaccines prevent. Does anyone have a single medical source who doesn't recommend vaccines? I urge you to talk to a pediatrician who's been around a while and ask him what it was like seeing children suffering from some of these diseases several decades ago. Don't be naïve by believing this junk science that says the vaccines might cause autism.
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Jul 02, 2009 at 05:17 PM think twice Says:
“ Here's the proper interpretation for your little story: IF YOU VACCINATE YOUR KIDS, THERE'S A 99% CHANCE THEY WON'T GET A HORRIBLE, DEBILITATING DISEASE, AND ABSOLUTELY ZERO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE VACCINE WILL CAUSE AUTISM. What is wrong with some of you? As a parent, I know the concern of my child getting autism. But I'm much more scared of what could happen if they get one of these horrible diseases that the vaccines prevent. Does anyone have a single medical source who doesn't recommend vaccines? I urge you to talk to a pediatrician who's been around a while and ask him what it was like seeing children suffering from some of these diseases several decades ago. Don't be naïve by believing this junk science that says the vaccines might cause autism. ”
Chill out. Those who don't vaccinate aren't doing it because they don't know how bad the disease really is. So your advice to seek an older pediatrician to learn about how bad diseases used to be is a straw man argument.
Your point that there is zero scientific evidence that the MMR causes autism is not true either. Have you ever ASKED any parent who is convinced the MMR caused their autism? Well I have. I have relatives in that situation. They are convinced because their children were COMPLETELY NORMAL one minute before the vaccine and COMPLETELY AUTISTIC one minute after. And they refused to be brushed off by the doctor saying "coincidence! We can't blame shots just because it happens around the same time!!" This happened to my neice who minutes after her shot went into convulsions, and when "woke up" was never the same (ex, couldn't focus, smile, etc.) whereas family photos of her the day before show her smiling and gazing, something she couldn't do starting from the one minute after the shot. That's not a coincidence. And that happens ALL the time. Guess what. There has NEVER been a study comparing the autism rates of vaccinated and unvaccinated kids.
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Jul 02, 2009 at 05:33 PM Anonymous Says:
“ In the recovery period after his stroke, the Lubavitcher Rebbe wanted to do a certain activity which the doctors were unhappy with. The doctor said, "Rebbe, if you do this activity, there is a 25% chance of a second stroke!" The Rebbe still hadn't changed his mind, so the doctor repeated it. When the Rebbe still didn't change his mind the doctor said, "Did you hear what I said?"
The Rebbe answered, "Yes. You said that if I do this activity THERE IS A 75% CHANCE that I will not have a second stroke!"
So, if I read the above clearly; if my child is otherwise healthy, has no autoimmune disorder, and is not around sick children, there is a SLIGHT chance they could contract the treatable disease of measles, of which there is a SLIGHT chance of further complications, of which there is a very SLIGHT chance of death r"l OR they will heal without difficulty and have lifelong immunity.
Or, I could vaccinate my child, with all the risks involved, and STILL not be guaranteed protection against the illness r"l.
Oh, and if all the kids in shul or school are vaccinated, why should you be scared to let in unvaccinated kids?? Perhaps you are afraid that vaccinated children can get the diseases they were vaccinated against...? You should be! ”
No, but the disease can be transmitted to children who are too young to have been vaccinated. The disease is more dangerous in infants than older children. There are also very serious risks to the fetus when a pregnant woman is exposed to measels. Also, in countries where there are no routine vaccinations, there are 20 million cases of measles a year and 345,000 deaths. In contrast, there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause autism.
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Jul 02, 2009 at 05:25 PM Shainy Says:
“ Here's the proper interpretation for your little story: IF YOU VACCINATE YOUR KIDS, THERE'S A 99% CHANCE THEY WON'T GET A HORRIBLE, DEBILITATING DISEASE, AND ABSOLUTELY ZERO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE VACCINE WILL CAUSE AUTISM. What is wrong with some of you? As a parent, I know the concern of my child getting autism. But I'm much more scared of what could happen if they get one of these horrible diseases that the vaccines prevent. Does anyone have a single medical source who doesn't recommend vaccines? I urge you to talk to a pediatrician who's been around a while and ask him what it was like seeing children suffering from some of these diseases several decades ago. Don't be naïve by believing this junk science that says the vaccines might cause autism. ”
I would like to see proof of the numbers you give, and proof that such high rates are not present in a study of unvaccinated children! And, yes, Drs. Mendelsohn and Sears are outspoken against vaccinations, or at least scheduled vaccinations. I would recommend you research them and their work.
And autism is certainly not the only adverse affect of vaccination. Did you know that while the numbers of people getting these illnesses have dropped, there has been an unprecedented increase in all kinds of disabilities? It's a thought...
Additionally, please do explain to me why it would bother you that I don't vaccinate my child. If YOUR child is properly vaccinated, what is there to be worried about?
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Jul 02, 2009 at 09:44 PM Anonymous Says:
These kids are from Borough Park and Williamsburg!!
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Jul 03, 2009 at 12:25 AM Shainy Says:
“ No, but the disease can be transmitted to children who are too young to have been vaccinated. The disease is more dangerous in infants than older children. There are also very serious risks to the fetus when a pregnant woman is exposed to measels. Also, in countries where there are no routine vaccinations, there are 20 million cases of measles a year and 345,000 deaths. In contrast, there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause autism.
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Children under two months old should not be hanging around the gathering places of sick children, and additionally should be breastfed, which passes immunity from the mother. If one should need to send a less-than-two-month-old to day care, or be unable to provide breastmilk, then perhaps the risks of the vaccine are outweighed by the risk of the disease.
Pregnant woman, (by that age) should have already had the measles or the vaccine.
Certain illnesses r"l become more dangerous the older you are. I believe in delaying vaccines altogether, perhaps until the age of two- at which point one should make a vaccination schedule with selected vaccines.
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Jul 03, 2009 at 11:36 AM Health Says:
“ Children under two months old should not be hanging around the gathering places of sick children, and additionally should be breastfed, which passes immunity from the mother. If one should need to send a less-than-two-month-old to day care, or be unable to provide breastmilk, then perhaps the risks of the vaccine are outweighed by the risk of the disease.
Pregnant woman, (by that age) should have already had the measles or the vaccine.
Certain illnesses r"l become more dangerous the older you are. I believe in delaying vaccines altogether, perhaps until the age of two- at which point one should make a vaccination schedule with selected vaccines. ”
Do you wait to vaccinate till 2 all the vacinations?
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Jul 03, 2009 at 12:41 PM Shainy Says:
“ Do you wait to vaccinate till 2 all the vacinations? ”
Delay until age 2, and then do selective vaccination. (choosing the ones we want.)
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Jul 03, 2009 at 03:21 PM Health Says:
“ Delay until age 2, and then do selective vaccination. (choosing the ones we want.) ”
It's bad enough you don't vaccinate, but why advertise it on VIN? Do you want people to follow your foolishness? Also, did you ever ask a shailah if your allowed to do differently than mainstream medicine?
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Jul 03, 2009 at 02:40 PM Michali Says:
“ In the recovery period after his stroke, the Lubavitcher Rebbe wanted to do a certain activity which the doctors were unhappy with. The doctor said, "Rebbe, if you do this activity, there is a 25% chance of a second stroke!" The Rebbe still hadn't changed his mind, so the doctor repeated it. When the Rebbe still didn't change his mind the doctor said, "Did you hear what I said?"
The Rebbe answered, "Yes. You said that if I do this activity THERE IS A 75% CHANCE that I will not have a second stroke!"
So, if I read the above clearly; if my child is otherwise healthy, has no autoimmune disorder, and is not around sick children, there is a SLIGHT chance they could contract the treatable disease of measles, of which there is a SLIGHT chance of further complications, of which there is a very SLIGHT chance of death r"l OR they will heal without difficulty and have lifelong immunity.
Or, I could vaccinate my child, with all the risks involved, and STILL not be guaranteed protection against the illness r"l.
Oh, and if all the kids in shul or school are vaccinated, why should you be scared to let in unvaccinated kids?? Perhaps you are afraid that vaccinated children can get the diseases they were vaccinated against...? You should be! ”
The lubavitcher rebbe, zt'l, made the following statement regarding preventive medicine:
"In order for preventive medicine to be most beneficial, it requires that one commence prevention at the earliest possible age, beginning with vaccinations, brushing one's teeth to prevent cavities, a balanced diet, and so on."
http://www.lchaimweekly.org/lchaim/5768/1018.htm