Summary
A New York doctor named Shareen Ismail is facing criminal charges for allegedly forging her son's vaccine records to enroll him in an elementary school. She turned herself in and denies the charges. The case arises as vaccine discussions remain a significant topic in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Shareen Ismail has been charged with tampering with public records related to her son's vaccination status.
- Ismail surrendered to authorities on December 3, according to her lawyer.
- She runs a children’s health center in Manlius, New York.
- Ismail's vaccination fraud case was reported by a Montessori school to a state tip line.
- The alleged fake vaccine records were for enrollment at Tecumseh Elementary School.
- Discrepancies were found in the vaccine dates and records came from different clinics.
- Authorities claimed the records listed a pediatric office that confirmed they were not genuine.
