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Analysis: Pertussis Prompts Review Of Immunization Exemption Law

By Peter Biello | February 9, 2013

Lawmakers are reconsidering the philosophical and religious exemption to the childhood immunization law in the face of a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases. They’re also set to discuss the contentious end-of-life bill next week. VPR’s Bob Kinzel talks with Peter Biello about the week in legislative news.

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Vt. Offers Free Vaccine To Stem Whooping Cough Epidemic

By Steve Zind | December 19, 2012

State health officials say turnout was strong at a series of clinics held today to vaccinate Vermonters for Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.

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Vt. Health Commissioner: Adults Should Get Pertussis Vaccination

By Bob Kinzel | December 13, 2012

Vermont Health Commissioner Harry Chen says an epidemic of pertussis, or whooping cough, has hit the state and he wants everyone over the age of 19 to get a special booster shot in the coming weeks.