My ex-wife agreed to get my two daughters vaccinated for the flu, as part of the school heath visits. As the vaccination was a nasal spray and she had concerns regarding the effect on her close family members, she wanted to get our daughters vaccinated with the flu injection instead. She stated numerous times that our daughters missed the vaccination due to the visiting nurse forgetting to bring the injection during school visits. However after discussing with the school, it transpires that my ex had told the school that she would arrange the injections. The visiting nurse team also confirmed to me that they only give injections at their centre and not at schools. The end result of al of my ex's lies is that my two daughters were not vaccinated against the flu after 4 months of chasing this up with my ex.
What is the best course of action? Should I get a court order for the next winter flu vaccination rollout, or take my ex to court for neglect or other action? My ex has continued to lie about so many things, regarding my daughters and I'm getting very frustrated and concerned.
You would need to apply for a specific issue order.
Medical grounds is a difficult one especially as its not compulsory. I don't have any knowledge or experience as to whether you would succeed on this point. As although your wife lied, there is no legal requirement for the kids to have the flu vaccine, it is down to the parents. Unless of course the kids are particularly vulnerable and it is a medical requirement that they have the flu vaccination which is clearly documented based on medical advice..
