Rise in religious vaccine exemptions suggests some parents are making false claims, study suggests
The percentage of children starting kindergarten whose parents claim that vaccination conflicts with their religious beliefs has ticked up, even while the portion of Americans who profess to be part…
by Helen Branswell
Nov 04, 2019
2 minutes
The percentage of children starting kindergarten whose parents claim that vaccination conflicts with their religious beliefs has ticked up in recent years, even while the portion of Americans who profess to be part of an organized religion has fallen. A new study suggests some of the increase may be related to a tightening of school-entry vaccination policies.
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