A Cincinnati hospital has denied a 12-year-old girl from being on a heart transplant list because she is unvaccinated. The family claims the hospital requires COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, which conflict with their religious and medical beliefs.
The girl, Adaline, was adopted from China due to her multiple heart conditions. Her family has been receiving care at Cincinnati Children’s for 10 years. A statement from the hospital says they evaluate each patient carefully, considering long-term success and patient safety. Vaccines are crucial in preventing life-threatening infections, especially in children who receive transplants.
The family is now working with a group to pass a bill allowing residents to choose or refuse medical treatments that conflict with their beliefs.
Source: https://www.wtrf.com/ohio/ohio-hospital-wont-put-12-year-old-related-to-vice-president-jd-vance-on-transplant-list-due-to-being-unvaccinated