Following Measles Outbreaks, More States Are Considering Removing Personal Exemptions To Vaccinations

At least eight states, including some that have experienced measles outbreaks this year, want to remove personal exemptions for the measles vaccine. And some states would remove the exemption for all vaccines. Currently 17 states permit personal and philosophical exemptions. Meanwhile, despite the outbreaks, hundreds of activists who oppose vaccination requirement turned out during a hearing for Oregon legislation that would tighten the state's regulations.

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