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More U.S. Parents Opting Children Out of Vaccine Requirements, C.D.C. Reports

More U.S. Parents Opting Children Out of Vaccine Requirements, C.D.C. Reports
New York Times Monday 17 August 2026, 22:38 UTC By Teddy Rosenbluth, Dani Blum and Francesca Paris 1 min read
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The new data on vaccine exemptions during the 2025-26 school year come just a week after President Trump signed an executive order calling to scale back childhood shots.

The new data on vaccine exemptions during the 2025-26 school year come just a week after President Trump signed an executive order calling to scale back childhood shots.
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