Tag : vaccines
title : Religious Exemptions From Vaccines Still Being Considered by Virginia Lawmakers
summary : Virginia lawmakers decided not to move forward with a plan to eliminate religious exemptions for vaccines in the state. Instead, they asked that the matter be studied further in the state's Joint Commission on Healthcare. A Friday public poll is under way.
date : Jan 29, 2016 11:10 AM EST
Measles Vaccines Debate title : California Approves Comprehensive Bill That Requires Vaccinations; Only Medical Exemptions Will Be Approved
summary : The state of California approved a bill on Thursday that would force most residents to vaccinate their children. It now will go to Gov. Jerry Brown, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
date : Jun 26, 2015 11:20 PM EDT
California Measles Vaccine Bill title : Despite Loud Protests, California Vaccine Bill Banning Exemptions Moves a Step Closer To Law
summary : California moved one step closer to strengthening its vaccination requirements after a key state Senate panel passed a bill on Wednesday. However, that action has sparked protests outside the legislature in Sacramento.
date : Apr 09, 2015 08:33 PM EDT
Measles title : Disneyland Measles Outbreak in California Highlights Absurdity of Anti-Vaccine Movement
summary : Over 70 people have been infected with the measles virus in the United States so far. However, the current measles outbreak in California and other parts of the western U.S. has shed a light on those who opted out of the measles vaccine for questionable reasons.
date : Jan 23, 2015 05:02 PM EST