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Michigan Kids Vaccine Waivers Surge | Lansing News
Michigan’s vaccine waiver rate for kids has surged to 6.2%, the highest since 2013, sparking concern among health officials and parents alike. Experts link the rise to pandemic-era distrust in medical institutions, while stressing vaccines remain safe and effective. With more unvaccinated children in classrooms, some fear increased disease risk — though others hope science, not fear, guides decisions. Notably, Michigan once responded to similar spikes by mandating vaccine education classes for waiver applicants — a policy that may be revisited as waiver rates climb steadily since 2021. Listen…
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