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Religious Objections to the Measles Vaccine? Get the Shots, Faith Leaders Say (Published 2019)
Devout parents who are worried about vaccines often object to ingredients from pigs or fetuses. But the leaders of major faiths have examined these fears and still vigorously endorse vaccination.
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