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Illinois vaccine religious exemption – far from perfect

The times are a-changing. States are starting to get tougher with vaccine refusers who are sending their kids to school. Next up a change in Illinois vaccine religious exemption requirements.

It looks like California SB 277, which eliminated non-medical exemptions for vaccines, and mandated vaccinations for most children entering public or private school, has started a positive trend with regards to vaccination requirements. Of course, the drop in vaccination rates and the abuse of exemptions started the trend.Read More »Illinois vaccine religious exemption – far from perfect

Mandatory whooping cough vaccinations for Illinois students

A pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in Illinois has afflicted over 1100 individuals as of December 2011.  In order to protect children and non-immunized adults, WJBC reports that beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, all students in the state of Illinois entering sixth and eighth grade must show proof of having received the whooping cough vaccination.Read More »Mandatory whooping cough vaccinations for Illinois students