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Can someone legally refuse vaccines and still go to school?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Unfortunately, yes: Unfortunately, they can. Even the children of selfish, gullible fools are allowed to attend school in our country, despite the risk they pose to themselves and their classmates.

Answered 8/25/2012

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