I want to thank my colleagues who have worked together in a bipartisan manner to correct this problem. Internationally adopted children face serious and unnecessary health risks as a result of this new law that went into effect last July. The provision requires immunization of all immigrants. even newborn infants adopted by U.S. parents. Forced immunization of children abroad in conditions that may be substandard exposes children to health risks from nonsterile needles. from outofdate or improperly stored vaccines and from foreign doctors who may not follow recommended pediatric guidelines on vaccination. It should also be noted that vaccinations given to children who are malnourished or unhealthy. as are many children living in orphanages abroad. can actually create health problems.
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