This seems like a perfectly reasonable policy. Not only does it protect the unvaccinated students involved from catching the disease themselves, it protects the others they might pass it on to (esp. since vaccinations are not 100% effective).
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The crazy part is that the schools are effectively doing these kids a favor by making them stay home when there's a possibility they could be exposed to a serious illness.
Judge Upholds Policy Barring Unvaccinated Students During Illnesses – NYTimes.com
A federal judge supported a New York City policy that prevents unimmunized children from attending public school when another student has a vaccine-preventable disease. Three families had sued, arguing their religious rights were violated.
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