State legislatures are making new vaccine rules because fewer people are getting vaccinated.


State legislatures are making new vaccine rules because fewer people are getting vaccinated.

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State legislatures are making new vaccine rules because fewer people are getting vaccinated.

Many states are considering new laws about vaccines. These laws are about religious exemptions, vaccine information, and vaccine safety.

Some people want to make it easier to skip vaccines for religious reasons. Others want doctors to give more information about vaccines.

Vaccination rates are dropping, and some worry about more outbreaks. Measles and whooping cough cases are increasing.

Some lawmakers are concerned about vaccine safety. They want to create state databases to track vaccine problems.

Health experts say most people trust vaccines, and these laws are unnecessary. They believe the focus should be on making it easier for people to get vaccinated.


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What are the new laws about vaccines focusing on?

The new laws are about religious exemptions, vaccine information, and vaccine safety.

Why are some people worried about vaccination rates?

Some people are worried because vaccination rates are dropping, and cases of measles and whooping cough are increasing.

What do health experts believe about the new vaccine laws?

Health experts believe that most people trust vaccines and that these laws are unnecessary.


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