Following a request from Dr. Michael DeRobertis, a professor of physics and astronomy at York University, the CPS sent this letter to be presented at a meeting at Norman Bethune College on November 20th. The CPS is deeply concerned with the possible impact that this affiliation may have on children's healthcare. In 1994, the Chairman of the Departments of Paediatrics of pediatric hospitals in Canada issued a statement on children and chiropractors, published in the Canadian Journal of Paediatrics. The CPS continues to endorse this statement. Why the CPS does not approve of chiropractic care for children.
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Chiropractic spinal adjustment is NOT required as a preventive therapy to maintain a child's health. Chiropractors advocate regular manipulation of the spine from birth to promote the healthy develpment of children. There is no scientific proof that these manipulations have any benefit. Chiropractic care is not an alternative for pediatric immunizations. Books sold at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto are anti-immunization in nature.