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NC Stands Firm on Vaccine Rules | Raleigh News
North Carolina is doubling down on its vaccine requirements for kids entering school in 2026-2027, rejecting federal pushback that would split the MMR shot or make flu and COVID vaccines optional. State health director Dr. Larry Greenblatt insists the science hasn’t changed—vaccines remain essential to protect children, families, and communities from preventable diseases. With 12 core vaccines still mandatory and widely available, North Carolina maintains its own authority over school immunization rules, ignoring federal threats of legal action. While 2.6% of kindergarteners statewide are…
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