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Iowa Bill Aims to End School Vaccine Requirements

2/5/2026

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Iowa House lawmakers advanced a bill to eliminate vaccine requirements for elementary and secondary students.
Currently, students must be vaccinated unless they have medical or religious exemptions.
Proponents argue that medical and religious exemptions limit parental rights.
Opponents, including public health groups, warn that the bill could jeopardize children's health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reduced childhood vaccines from 17 to 11.

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Iowa House lawmakers advanced a bill to eliminate vaccine requirements for elementary and secondary students.
Currently, students must be vaccinated unless they have medical or religious exemptions.
Proponents argue that medical and religious exemptions limit parental rights.
Opponents, including public health groups, warn that the bill could jeopardize children's health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reduced childhood vaccines from 17 to 11.