OUTBREAK: I'm following up today on the #ChickenPox outbreak at #MaryvilleHS. Last week, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Wightman informed parents that the St. Clair County Health Dept. advised parents to keep unvaccinated students home from school @wxyzdetroit
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BACKGROUND: https://www.wxyz.com/news/unvaccinated-kids-at-marysville-high-school-asked-to-stay-home-amid-chickenpox-outbreak …
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#Maryville’s Superintendent, 14 students are still either not vaccinated or have not provided proper documentation of their vaccination. 98% of students HAVE been vaccinated. At this point, 2 students have been diagnosed with the virus@wxyzdetroit9 replies 0 retweets 1 likeShow this thread -
Today, 98% of
#Maryville’s 896 students are in school. We’re hearing from parents today about the County Health Department’s recommendation@wxyzdetroit1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
Here’s a recent editorial from a physician with the St. Clair County Health Department:https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/opinion-editorial-chickenpox-outbreak/ …
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“St. Clair County Health Department is doing the best job we can, based on the best evidence available, to create a healthy environment for everyone,” writes Dr. Annette Mercatante, MD, MPH
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Questions about
#ChickenPox? Get the facts here: https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html …@wxyzdetroit1 reply 1 retweet 0 likesShow this thread -
A group of
#Marysville parents & students gathered near the high school to protest the district’s decision re: unvaccinated students. The group claims they weren’t properly notified by the district & that students weren’t treated fairly when told to leave school@wxyzdetroitpic.twitter.com/DbFi1OpG4I
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Marysville sophomore who is not vaccinated for the
#ChickenPox speaks to@wxyzdetroit, after being at home for more than a week. She and her mother were at an event this morning hosted by concerned parents. "We feel ostracized."pic.twitter.com/f61kwBMMgF4 replies 1 retweet 2 likesShow this thread -
Some parents feel the district has a double standard when it comes to vaccinations. Stacy DeShon is a Marysville HS parent
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Stacy DeShon is an advocate for an antivaccine group. @MI4VaxChoice.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2019/10/03/marysville-high-school/ …
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