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The only solution seems to be for government to toughen the vaccination laws and close the loopholes that allow people to opt out for philosophical and so-called religious reasons. The laws need to make clear: no shot, no school.

Emily Yoffe

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Emily Yoffe
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: October 15
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