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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