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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 2007

Page

3

Parents exploit religious exemptions to avoid preschool vaccines

An AP review of state records shows rising religious exemptions among kindergartners as parents claim faith to sidestep vaccines. Experts urge caution, noting exemptions can threaten herd immunity. laws vary by state, with 28 restricting to medical or religious grounds and 20 allowing philosophical or personal reasons.

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Social Security to issue 2.3 percent COLA for 50 million

The 2.3 percent cost of living adjustment raises average retirement benefits by about $24 monthly, from $1,055 to $1,079, starting January. The boost applies to about 54 million Americans including Social Security and SSI recipients, with Medicare premiums rising 3.1 percent to $96.40.

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