The 2019 law requires students to be vaccinated against infectious diseases like whooping cough, tetanus, measles, mumps and chickenpox.
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FDA proposes switching to annual coronavirus vaccine, mimicking flu model
The proposed change is designed to reduce the complexity of the vaccine regimen for the public, doctors and manufacturers.
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Another View: Dangerous dip in vaccine confidence puts kids at risk
So many parents are opting out of childhood measles immunizations that public health officials now consider this preventable disease an imminent threat in every region of the world.
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Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5
Children ages 6 months through 4 years already are supposed to get three extra-small doses of the original Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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Commentary: What parents can do as RSV spikes among children
This winter we’re facing a triple threat of viral disease.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Still, many people are expected to continue receive it for free once the U.S. government stops buying the shots, the drugmaker says.
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Our View: COVID boosters key to getting through Maine winter
We may or may not be heading for a severe surge. But if we are, the new booster shots will help limit its impact.
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New York City ending vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1
New York City will lift its private-sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Nov. 1 but will continue to require city employees to be vaccinated against the virus.
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Another View: U.S. needs to get a move on fighting monkeypox
Getting enough vaccine was going to be a problem. But government at all levels was sluggish about preventing current outbreaks.
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FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
They’re hoping to better match vaccines to more recent variants of the coronavirus.