B.C. Health Minister says schools will require kids’ immunization status by fall

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English - February 26, 2019 20:40 - 10 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says he expects mandatory reporting of vaccinations to be in place for the start of school in September. All students in both public and private schools would be required to provide proof of immunization against diseases such as the measles.Parents who refuse based on religious or philosophical grounds would be required to attend a course designed to show them the risks of not vaccinating their children.

Guest: Adrian Dix

BC Health Minister

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says he expects mandatory reporting of vaccinations to be in place for the start of school in September. All students in both public and private schools would be required to provide proof of immunization against diseases such as the measles.

Parents who refuse based on religious or philosophical grounds would be required to attend a course designed to show them the risks of not vaccinating their children.

Guest: Adrian Dix

BC Health Minister