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Alabama’s Vaccine Exemption Spike | Birmingham News
Alabama’s kindergarten vaccination rates are hitting a worrying new high, with 3% of kids opting for nonmedical exemptions — over 1,600 children out of more than 53,000 — the highest in over a decade. This follows a steady climb from just 0.6% in 2011-12, raising alarms as declining coverage for key vaccines like measles, polio, and whooping cough puts vulnerable children at greater risk. Experts warn that misinformation online is fueling this trend, even as most kids remain vaccinated — and urge parents to base decisions on science, not fear. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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