Immunizations Required by Michigan Schools

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Parents and guardians can choose to opt their children out of one or all vaccinations by obtaining a waiver.

We vaccinated. Our child was injured.

As concerned parents, we want to make the best choices for our children. Michigan for Vaccine Choice members feel that choice should encompass vaccination as well. It's important to remember that nearly every medical intervention, despite its good intentions, carries both risks and benefits.

Sheri tells the story of her child's regression into autism following MMR

I am in awe at how much vaccine injury affects everyday life. Stephanie started regressing immediately following her well-baby appointment. While my doctor denied any connection with the vaccines, the autism specialist the doctor sent us to indicated that our child was vaccine-injured. Read more

Lauren tells the story of her reaction to the HPV vaccine, given at age 13

Before Gardasil, I was a perfectly healthy kid with a normal life. I got these shots because my doctor said it would save me from cancer. After the second shot, I started getting painful headaches every day. I developed joint pain, muscle spasms, hair loss, brain fog, and food sensitivities. Read more

Lisa tells the story of her son's vaccine injuries and chronic neutropenia

Aiden was born at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn in 2007. Prior to birth, I signed a waiver asking for no vaccinations to be administered. Within hours of being discharged, our son began to scream and cry uncontrollably.  He screamed for 9 hours and refused to nurse.  Read more

Allison tells the story of her son's intussusception and hospitalization following a Rotovirus vaccine 

My son received all of the CDC recommended vaccines at his 4-month well-baby visit: Rotovirus, DTaP, Hib, PCV, IPV. Within 14 days he began showing severe stomach distress, going from severe constipation to severe diarrhea, which lasted for 16 days.  Read more