Some children have compromised immune systems or illnesses that prevent them from getting vaccines. Increasingly, however, families are citing “religious” or “personal” reasons for forgoing vaccination. That kind of excuse has been repeatedly encouraged by Kennedy, who says vaccination is a “personal choice.” HHS has notified schools and clinics that receive federal money from the Vaccines for Children Program, which …
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