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Governor open to requiring childhood vaccinations

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//October 31, 2018//

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Governor open to requiring childhood vaccinations

Governor open to requiring childhood vaccinations

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//October 31, 2018//

Calling it a matter of public safety, Gov. Doug Ducey wants all youngsters in Arizona public schools to be vaccinated against various childhood diseases. But the governor isn’t ready to...

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Tags: Tucson, Gov. Doug Ducey, rubella, Colorado, mumps, affluence, vaccinations, Centers for Disease Control, Public Schools, childhood diseases, Phoenix, measles, immunizations, legislature, Jan Brewer

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