On the AAP Statement on Vaccine Exemptions

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a new policy statement regarding medical, philosophical, and religious exemptions to compulsory vaccination requirements for school attendance. The AAP recommends removing all non-medical exemptions. This paper explores the objections to this recommendation from various perspectives. Ultimately, it criticizes the manner in which the AAP suggests immunization goals be achieved and encourages others to object to the recommendation.