Did You Know? Rewriting the Vaccine Exemption Map

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As discussed in the feature article, a major public health development in 2015 was the removal or further restriction of personal belief exemptions to avoid vaccinations. This map, courtesy of the Immunization Action Coalition, is the most up-to-date illustration of state laws related to vaccine exemptions. In late June, California joined Mississippi and West Virginia as states that only allow medical exemptions.

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Materials in this section are updated as new information and vaccines become available. The Vaccine Education Center staff regularly reviews materials for accuracy.

You should not consider the information in this site to be specific, professional medical advice for your personal health or for your family's personal health. You should not use it to replace any relationship with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. For medical concerns, including decisions about vaccinations, medications and other treatments, you should always consult your physician or, in serious cases, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel.