Hi ladies! I'm not new to JM, but just recently found this particular board. I'm Amber and I have a 3 yr old son, Adam and 7 month old daughter, Phoebe. After reading up on things I have decided that I would really rather my kids get chicken pox naturally rather than have the vaccine. The problem is, I live in New York state and the shot is REQUIRED for all children before entering kindergarten and even preschool. I have no idea how to expose my kids to the pox... nobody has it because everyone gets the vaccine because it is required now!!! I thought about seeing if people in nearby states had children who might have the chicken pox and try and get together with them. Anybody know where I might be able to "find chickenpox"? I really wanted my son to go to preschool so he gets more social aspects, but I really don't want to get him this vaccine

UGGGHH.... I really don't like NY State!