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As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, public health experts’ worries grow

Experts worry renewed opposition to childhood immunizations will reverse state gains in vaccination rates.

This 15-month-old in Orlando, Florida, got her basic immunizations for polio, measles and the mumps. But many parents are refusing to immunize their children. (Sarah Espedido/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)
This 15-month-old in Orlando, Florida, got her basic immunizations for polio, measles and the mumps. But many parents are refusing to immunize their children. (Sarah Espedido/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)
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Experts worry the renewed opposition to childhood immunizations will reverse state gains in vaccination rates.

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