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State Vaccine Legislation in America 2015-2017

In this eye-opening NVIC Vaccine Legislative Action Report, the NVIC Advocacy Team analyzes in detail what happened in state legislatures between 2015 and 2017 after a measles outbreak at Disneyland led to a frenzied attack on vaccine exemptions in the U.S. by medical trade and special interest groups associated with pharmaceutical companies and federal health agencies. Reviews what happened in California, Vermont and 42 other states and how to protect flexible medical, religious and conscientious belief vaccine exemptions using the online NVIC Advocacy Portal.

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Texas Parents: Know Your Vaccine Choice Rights During Hurricane Harvey Flood Emergency

Texas Parents: Know Your Vaccine Choice Rights During Hurricane Harvey Flood Emergency

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California Promulga la Ley de Vacunas que Obliga a los Padres a Elegir Entre los Derechos Humanos y los Derechos Civiles

Por Barbara Loe Fisher...

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Back to School, Navigating Vaccine Choices and Holding State Agencies Accountable

Back to school is a good time for parents to review school vaccine requirements and exemptions options in their state. Visit NVIC's updated state pages for reliable school information and state vaccine laws and policies.

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