13-03-2019 12:09 via 10tv.com

Maine could end non-medical opt-outs for vaccinations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers could tighten vaccination requirements under a Democrat's bill.The bill would end non-medical exemptions for routine childhood vaccines required by schools and certain health care facilities.A Republican's bill would leave medical exemptions at the "sole discretion" of a health care provider, including anyone authorized to administer vaccines. That bill would prevent requirements that medical exemptions be reviewed, while also preventing school boards
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