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New California Law Mandates Whooping Cough Booster Shot for Teens

by Honey Berk, Posted Jan 3rd 2011 1:30PM

Come September, teens won't be allowed in public or private schools without proof of a whooping cough booster shot. Credit: Getty If you live in California, you'll need to add one more thing to your back-to-school to-do list. A ...New California law requires kids in grades seven through 12 to get whooping cough vaccine.
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Court Rules West Virginia Mom Must Vaccinate Her Child

by Brett Singer, Posted Nov 23rd 2009 1:00PM

Some parents worry about vaccinating their children. Credit: jupiterimages
Opponents of vaccines lost a court battle this month, as a federal judge ruled that a West Virginia mom must immunize her child. Jennifer Workman of Mingo County, ...
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Do you ask if your child's playmates are vaccinated?

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Aug 28th 2008 10:00AM

There are a lot of ways that we, as parents, put ourselves into groups. Breastfeeders vs. formula feeders, co-sleepers vs. cry-it-outers, stay at home moms vs. working moms. I think it's really unfortunate when these very personal issues divide us, ...
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Parents lie about religion to avoid vaccines

by Sandy Maple, Posted Oct 18th 2007 12:03PM

Sabrina Rahim feels that vaccinations are to blame for her 4-year-old son's autism. Therefore, rather than subject him to more shots, she has signed a letter claiming that because of her deeply held religious beliefs, her son should be exempt from ...
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