Iowa Could End Child Vaccine Requirements to Attend School

A new bill making its way through the Iowa Legislature looks to end vaccine requirements for Iowa school children. Should kids in the state be required to have certain vaccines in order to attend class?

What Vaccines Do Kids Need for School?

KCCI reports that Iowa students currently need to be vaccinated for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox), or seek an exemption due to medical or religious reasons. But House File 2171 would end those requirements in the state…

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