Religious Exemptions for School Vaccinations Have Been Growing Since COVID

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MORE FAMILIES USE RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION IN SCHOOL VAX REQUIREMENT: “No Shots. No School. No Exceptions.” That’s what’s parents are greeted with on the Prince George’s County Public Schools webpage on required vaccinations for the upcoming school year. But that’s not entirely true. In Maryland, there are opt-outs, including religious exemptions. And more Maryland families have been choosing that route for the last four school years. Danielle Brown/…

Religious exemptions for school vaccinations have been growing since COVID

Despite a growing number of kids getting religious exemptions from required school vaccinations, Maryland still vaccinates a higher percentage of students than the national average. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)“No Shots. No School. No Exceptions.” That’s what’s parents are greeted with on the Prince George’s County Public Schools webpage on required vaccinations for the upcoming school year. But that’s not entirely true. In Maryland…