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While proponents of vaccination argue that it helped eradicate [[smallpox]] and [[polio]], others cite improved hygiene as significant factors.  Regardless, new vaccines are being required of schoolchildren for numerous diseases that most will never be exposed to, such as [[Hepatitis B]], and diseases that are not dangerous to schoolchildren, such as [[chickenpox]].  Compulsory vaccination has also been required for [[diphtheria]], [[pertussis]], [[measles]], [[mumps]], and [[rubella]].

While proponents of vaccination argue that it helped eradicate [[smallpox]] and [[polio]], others cite improved hygiene as significant factors.  Regardless, new vaccines are being required of schoolchildren for numerous diseases that most will never be exposed to, such as [[Hepatitis B]], and diseases that are not dangerous to schoolchildren, such as [[chickenpox]].  Compulsory vaccination has also been required for [[diphtheria]], [[pertussis]], [[measles]], [[mumps]], and [[rubella]].

All states have a [[religious]] exemption from compulsory vaccination except [[Mississippi]] and [[West Virginia]].

All states have a [[religious]] exemption from compulsory vaccination except [[California]], [[Mississippi]] and [[West Virginia]].<ref>https://www.nvic.org/Vaccine-Laws/state-vaccine-requirements.aspx</ref>

==See also==

==See also==