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Boston Suburb Mandates Vaccinations Amid Chickenpox Outbreak

7/6/2025

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In a Boston suburb, unvaccinated students are now required to get routine vaccinations to combat a recent chickenpox outbreak. With vaccination rates dropping, a new bill aims to eliminate nonmedical exemptions. This move aligns with trends in states like California and Maine, where similar measures have boosted vaccination rates amid growing concerns over measles and vaccine misinformation.

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In a Boston suburb, unvaccinated students are now required to get routine vaccinations to combat a recent chickenpox outbreak. With vaccination rates dropping, a new bill aims to eliminate nonmedical exemptions. This move aligns with trends in states like California and Maine, where similar measures have boosted vaccination rates amid growing concerns over measles and vaccine misinformation.