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The Impact of Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions on Childhood Vaccination Rates

Established routine childhood vaccinations are part of every state’s school enrollment process as schools and childcare facilities are often the first-time children will be in large groups and exposed to vaccine-preventable diseases. This blog examines the fundamental differences in vaccine exemption type, their impact on a community, and strategies to reduce exemptions.