School vaccine waivers increase risk of measles outbreaks

A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County includes multiple exposure sites. None of the 7 confirmed cases were vaccinated against measles. Although the MMR vaccine is safe and effective, vaccination rates are going down and vaccine waivers for school-age kids is going up.

Dr. Rupali Limaye of George Mason University's College of Public Health joined The Metro to discuss.

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