Me & Ruby went to the local pharmacy today to get a TDaP booster vaccination. Seems one of the local children at a school I work with had a student diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough). The parent of the unvaccinated child was subsequently diagnosed with stupidity!
I used to teach in public schools, now I train young teachers at the University of Arkansas. We take students in to observe classes, do intern work, etc. All my students have been exposed as well - and they didn't call me, oh no, I found out about it on the local news!
Just sent out a notification email to my students, some of whom are vaccine skeptics. Adults can carry pertussis without significant symptoms, it transmits easily by touch or breathing, coughing, etc. - and it can be deadly to the pre-K age child.
Apart from MEDICAL reasons, no unvaccinated child should be allowed in a public school!
PLEASE, vaccinate your children!
...okay, sore arm rant over.