When I started looking into my kids' vaccine options three years ago, I never dreamed we'd see something like this happen. But here it is: the California Department of Public Health has announced a sweeping new mandate that all children who have not received traditional vaccines will now be required to receive experimental mRNA shots at school.

The news came as a shock to me and so many other parents I know. We've always had choices when it comes to our kids' health, but this feels different – like something is being forced on us that isn't fully understood or tested yet.

Let's take a step back for a moment and think about why things got to this point. In the past few years, we've seen a lot of changes around vaccines, but it wasn't always this extreme. The Obama-era administrations pushed for more mandates, but there was still space for debate.

Now, with the Biden administration pushing these mRNA shots, I have serious concerns about what they're doing and why. The mRNA technology is experimental; it's not something we've been using on kids before this pandemic hit.

The kicker? These shots aren't even approved for use in children by the FDA yet. They're being fast-tracked through special emergency channels, but that doesn't make them any less scary when you're thinking about your child’s long-term health.

When I started digging into this a few months ago, I was stunned to find out how little is known about these mRNA shots in children. They've been rushed, and we don't have the long-term studies that would make me feel comfortable giving them to my kids. And yet here we are.

What I've learned on this journey has made me question everything – from who's behind these decisions to what their real motives might be. Are they really thinking about our children’s health, or is there something else going on?

I don't have all the answers, but one thing is clear: there are better ways than forcing untested shots into young bodies.

So what can we do? We need to start talking more openly and honestly about these issues. Share your thoughts with other parents who may be feeling the same way you are. This isn't just a health issue anymore; it's a rights issue, too.

The natural alternatives out there offer hope and choice – things that should never have to come at the cost of our children’s wellbeing. Let's stand together and make sure we're doing what's best for all kids in California, not just what someone else tells us is required.