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cbayer

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11. You know, I just googled this and came up with zilch about kids not getting the

Tue Jul 23, 2013, 11:53 AM

Jul 2013

vaccine because of Ramadan.

In fact, what I found is that 5 new campaigns were just launched and the hold ups appear to be because of lack of security for health workers. Al-shabaab is responsible for spreading the false information about the vaccines, but it appears that parents are proceeding with vaccination anyway.

Obviously, a central authority might not have the knowledge to assess a local situation (like no sunset) and make adjustments. And so local clerics doing it is a problem how?

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Arctic Muslims risk health during Ramadan [View all] The Straight Story Jul 2013 OP

OMG! I never thought of that. cbayer Jul 2013 #1

They are allowed to not observe aspects of their religion Lordquinton Jul 2013 #2

And what if they were in space The Straight Story Jul 2013 #3

Good Thinking :) muxin Jul 2013 #5

That's true for other groups as well. cbayer Jul 2013 #4

Evolution in action. mr blur Jul 2013 #6

Not sure what you mean by that. cbayer Jul 2013 #7

Their ability to adapt largely depends on which clerics they consult Act_of_Reparation Jul 2013 #8

Say what? They can't take the vaccines during times that they are not required cbayer Jul 2013 #9

It was NPR this afternoon Act_of_Reparation Jul 2013 #10

You know, I just googled this and came up with zilch about kids not getting the cbayer Jul 2013 #11