A 12-year-old girl from Batesville, Indiana, is fighting for her life due to a heart condition that cannot be fixed through medical treatment alone. Her parents have made the decision not to vaccinate her against flu and COVID-19, which could put her in danger of being denied on the organ transplant list.
The American Society of Transplant Surgeons recommends routine vaccination for all organ recipients and those on the waitlist due to the risk of interacting with other vulnerable individuals in hospitals. However, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has a policy requiring patients to be vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 before joining the transplant list.
Adaline Deal’s parents claim that their faith and research led them to reject vaccines, despite the risks. They have been told by doctors at Cincinnati Children’s that vaccinations are necessary for her treatment plan, but they refuse to comply.
The situation has sparked controversy, with some critics arguing that parents should be forced to vaccinate their children in order to ensure public health safety. State Representative Jennifer Gross plans to introduce a bill that would make it illegal in Ohio to deny care if people choose not to be vaccinated.
Support for the Deal family is growing as they face an uncertain future.
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