Illinois Bill Could Halt Religious Exemptions For Child Immunizations

The video discusses a bill that removes religious exemptions and limits medical exemptions for immunizations required for school attendance. It allows children 14 and older to choose vaccination without parental consent and removes language that unvaccinated children are neglected. Public health officials support the bill to prevent disease outbreaks like measles, which saw nearly 1300 cases in 2019. The bill, effective in 2022, exempts children with certain medical conditions and makes Illinois the 6th state to remove religious exemptions.

What change does the proposed bill introduce regarding parental consent for vaccinations?

• Parental consent is required for all vaccinations.

• Children aged 14 and older can choose to be vaccinated without parental approval.

• Children of any age can choose to be vaccinated without parental approval.

• Only children aged 18 and older can choose to be vaccinated without parental approval.

Why do public health officials support the proposed bill?

• It will allow parents to have more control over their children's health decisions.

• It will reduce the cost of vaccinations.

• It will help prevent outbreaks of diseases like measles.

• It will increase the number of vaccinations required for school attendance.

According to the CDC, how many confirmed measles cases were there in the U.S. in 2019?

• 1300 cases

• 2000 cases

• 800 cases

• 500 cases

What is the effective year for the proposed bill if it passes?

• 2020

• 2023

• 2021

• 2022

Which state would Illinois become in terms of removing religious exemptions for vaccinations?

• Fourth

• Seventh

• Fifth

• Sixth