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Fewer Parents Are Vaccinating Their Kids. Here's Why They Might Not Have To.

In the aftermath of Covid, school vaccine mandates are under fire. 

‘The pandemic made more Americans question vaccines than ever before.’

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A few years ago, Robyn shared some concerns about vaccination with her two-year-old son’s pediatrician. She had heard about potential side effects and wanted to discuss them. Her doctor brushed it off.

Before that, Robyn had been open to vaccinating her son. Instead she was hardened against it.