I didn’t vax my kids immediately after birth and have been on a very slow schedule as they got older of only select vetted ones. The doctors came in to try and convince me. I simply explained that I wasn’t comfortable with the risks after asking what they were and asked if they could 100% Guarantee the safety and efficacy. Then punted just to get out of the hospital saying I wanted to discuss it with my pediatrician and would do so right away.

Luckily I had an understanding, kind pediatrician.

I had prepared a document that said the medical professionals recommending and administering the treatments attested to the safety and efficacy and assumed the liability for any adverse effects.

My plan was to say that as a father it is my duty and responsibility to care for my child and if they signed the letter to put my mind at ease I’d be happy to follow their recommendation. But if they were recommending a treatment but wouldn’t sign the document they didn’t really believe the treatment was safe and beneficial. Plan was to do the same with any CPS people.

“I’m happy to follow your recommendations and defer to your authority, if you promise me, on paper that the treatment is safe and beneficial because I’m trying to be a good parent”

That way I put the decision back on them and can claim the ethical high ground.

Never ended up having to do it and every place and situation is unique you may want to consult an attorney.