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I thought that any enterprise had to be registered no matter how big or small, declaring it on tax forms is only for unearned income isn't it? The tax isn't genereally the problem for small businesses it's the cotisations which have to be paid whether you earn anything or not.

It seems to vary depending on the Maternelle, at our request our child went for half days while she was in the petite as we felt it would've been too much for her (and us) inititally, she is now in the moyenne and goes full-time. My advice would be if you feel it's not right for him/you for him to go full-time then go with what you feel, if the maternelle isn't happy to take him half days try and find somewhere that meets his/your needs at this time.

If you and your doctor agree that your child will not have any/some of the vaccinations then they can issue 'le certificat de contre-indication'. In line with medical confidentiality, the reason for the counter-indication to any vaccination does not have to be given on the certificate. The doctor who issues the certificate is not required to reply to questions from any source regarding the nature of the decision. If the certificate is temporary the duration of its validity must be indicated. If it is permanent it does not have to be renewed. (Article L 7-1 of SP(POLIO), Decree of 28 February 1952 (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio) which specifies for the school, certificate of vaccination or certificate of counter-indication; decree of March 19, 1965 - all vaccinations). Special case for BCG : the above applies but the law recognises only these forms of counter-indication : - a temporary and active dermatological condition - immune deficiency

I found this link useful, it's a summary of the law on vaccination in France: http://www.ctanet.fr/vaccination-information/laws.htm

[quote]To get down to basics, does anyone know what are the symptoms of avian flu in the birds themselves? Runny nose? cough? sore throat? I'd like to know as we have free-range poultry. Pat.[/quote] Symptoms In Birds are apparently: Loss of appetite, ruffled feathers, fever, weakness, diarrhea, excessive thirst, swelling.