Paloma Esquivel

Los Angeles Times

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Orange County reporter for the Los Angeles Times covering immunization

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State law requires that California kindergartners be vaccinated against nine diseases, but it also allows parents to get exemptions according to their personal beliefs.

Vaccine Exemptions Soar in California – Along With Debate

State law requires that California kindergartners be vaccinated against nine diseases, but it also allows parents to get exemptions according to their personal beliefs.

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