In Connecticut, at least four Republican-backed bills are being introduced to reinstate the religious exemption for vaccinations in educational and childcare settings, a measure eliminated by a contentious state law in 2021. The trend reflects a nationwide surge in similar legislative efforts across more than 15 states to establish new exemptions amidst declining vaccination rates and rising concerns over outbreaks. The public remains conflicted, with a significant portion expressing concern over the impact of reduced vaccination levels on public health while still having mixed opinions about revising existing vaccine guidelines.
Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates.
About half of Americans are 'very' or 'extremely' concerned that those declining childhood vaccination rates will lead to more outbreaks, according to a new poll.
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