Freedom is the foundation of our liberty in the United States and  Virginia.

While many childhood illnesses are preventable by vaccination and required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and all 50 States, scientific  statistics have shown that those under 18 are the least affected by COVID-19.  Mandatory vaccination is unsupportable and should be tabled until further scientific evidence can support a need for such drastic measures compared to potential of infection and mortality from COVID-19.

To step on personal freedom of choice in this matter appears rash and over reaching and poorly thought out.

Thanks for reconsidering this mandate at this time and getting more public opinion and introspection and evidence as the need for this vaccination before forcing it on the good citizens of Virginia and the precious child of this Commonwealth.