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State advises parents to check students' vaccination statuses ahead of back-to-school
As back-to-school season nears, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure that kids are up to date on their recommended immunizations. Several vaccinations are required for entry into Connecticut schools, such as those for measles, whooping cough and polio. The full list of vaccinations required for each grade is available on CT.gov. An Aug. 3…
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Proposed Bill Would Allow Children 12 and Up to Make Vaccination Decisions
A proposed bill would allow children 12 and older in Connecticut to choose to receive a vaccination without parental consent.
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Proposed Bill Would Allow Children 12 and Older to Make Vaccination Decision in CT
“I just don’t think it’s a good idea,” parent Brenda C. said. “They shouldn’t let a child make that decision,” parent Chanti Carter said. Some parents are concerned about a proposed bill that would permit children over the age of 12 to get vaccinated without the permission of a parent or guardian. “I feel like if you touch my...
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A Record 40 Million Kids Worldwide Have Missed a Measles Vaccine Dose
Millions of children were now susceptible to measles, among the world’s most contagious diseases, according to a new report.