Stories Related to Summer Camps Are Requiring Children Get Vaccinated Amid Measles Fears

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Wed, 06/19/2019 - 3:47am

Summer camps are requiring children get vaccinated amid measles fears

Each summer, as Lauren Rutkowski and her husband Joel await the arrival of energized, sun-kissed children for their seven-week camp, the couple surveys the canoes and paddleboards, the arts and crafts, the food menus -- and every camper's vaccination records.

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