Our children have become the captive market for the vaccine industry. Proponents of HB 01-1134 claim that a parent can opt out of the tracking registry. If parents do not consent to all the required vaccinations, they cannot opt out of the system. Ten different entities are specified which may receive private records, including epidemiological information. Colorado has achieved high vaccination rates without a vaccination-tracking system.
Parents know what is in the best interest of their children's health.
Parents do not need the government to keep track of their children's immunization records. Gov. Bill Owens vetoed similar legislation last year in order to protect the parental right to privacy and exemption. Parental rights advocates hope he takes the same action. Citizens may want to let the governor know how they feel about this legislation. Patti Johnson is a former member of the Colorado Board of Education.