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Potential mumps exposure in Upper Darby School District
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A proposal to reduce vaccine exemptions while respecting rights of conscience
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Measles cases spike in Europe, dozens dead
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Study: Anti-Vaccination linked to uptick in U.S. measles, whooping cough outbreaks
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1 in 5 millennials think vaccines cause autism: Survey
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Doctors turn away unvaccinated children
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U.S. Senator Bob Casey says Pa. can improve on shots

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Pa. senator aims to remove one state vaccine exemption

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California warns against intentional measles exposures

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California lawmakers seek to end 'personal belief' vaccine exemptions
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