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A proposal to reduce vaccine exemptions while respecting rights of conscience

  • Written by Stacie Kershner, Associate Director, Center for Law, Health & Society, Georgia State University
Many parents object to vaccination for religious reasons, while others may file for exemptions for convenience. Africa Studios/Shutterstock.com

Vaccine resistance is one of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019, according to the World Health Organization. Here in the U.S., New York City is currently experiencing its worst outbreak of measles i...

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