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| − | '''Compulsory vaccination''' exists in all 50 states of the [[United States]], particularly as a condition of admission to [[public school]]. It is meant to prevent the spreading of contagious [[disease]]s. Due to vaccinations, some ailments which were once quite feared, such as [[smallpox]] and [[polio]], are now very rare or eradicated. Compulsory vaccination has also succeeded in greatly reducing the childhood spread of other diseases including [[ | + | '''Compulsory vaccination''' exists in all 50 states of the [[United States]], particularly as a condition of admission to [[public school]]. It is meant to prevent the spreading of contagious [[disease]]s. Due to vaccinations, some ailments which were once quite feared, such as [[smallpox]] and [[polio]], are now very rare or eradicated. Compulsory vaccination has also succeeded in greatly reducing the childhood spread of other diseases including [[Hepatitis B]], [[Diptheria]], [[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 [[Mississippi]] and [[West Virginia]]. | ||
Revision as of 03:23, December 27, 2007
Compulsory vaccination exists in all 50 states of the United States, particularly as a condition of admission to public school. It is meant to prevent the spreading of contagious diseases. Due to vaccinations, some ailments which were once quite feared, such as smallpox and polio, are now very rare or eradicated. Compulsory vaccination has also succeeded in greatly reducing the childhood spread of other diseases including Hepatitis B, Diptheria, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
All states have a religious exemption from compulsory vaccination except Mississippi and West Virginia.