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Heartbroken Girl Denied Transplant Over Vaccine Objection

2/11/2025

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Adaline Deal, a 12-year-old from Batesville, Indiana, faces a heartbreaking setback as Cincinnati Children's Hospital denies her a vital heart transplant due to her parents' religious objections to vaccinations. As the family explores alternative hospitals, Ohio Rep. Jennifer Gross steps in, aiming to introduce legislation that would protect patients from being denied care based on their vaccination choices.

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Adaline Deal, a 12-year-old from Batesville, Indiana, faces a heartbreaking setback as Cincinnati Children's Hospital denies her a vital heart transplant due to her parents' religious objections to vaccinations. As the family explores alternative hospitals, Ohio Rep. Jennifer Gross steps in, aiming to introduce legislation that would protect patients from being denied care based on their vaccination choices.