Hundreds Of Kids Without Vaccinations Kept Home From School In Seattle

The transcript discusses the requirement for students in a Seattle school district to have proper measles vaccination paperwork to comply with a new state law. This law, enacted after a measles outbreak, disallows exemptions based on personal preference but permits religious and medical exemptions. The CDC reported nearly 1300 measles cases in 2019, the highest since 1992. To assist families, Seattle Public Schools are offering free vaccination clinics.

What was the main reason students were sent home on Wednesday?

• They were involved in a protest.

• They didn't have the required measles vaccination paperwork.

• They were late for school.

• They failed their exams.

What does the new state vaccination law prohibit?

• Exemptions for medical reasons.

• Exemptions based on personal preference.

• Exemptions based on religious beliefs.

• All types of vaccine exemptions.

When did the new vaccination law come into effect?

• January 2019

• March 2020

• July 2019

• December 2019

How many confirmed measles cases were reported in the U.S. in 2019?

• 2000

• 1300

• 500

• 800

What initiative did Seattle Public Schools take to help families comply with the vaccination requirement?

• Organizing a vaccination awareness campaign.

• Distributing free vaccination information pamphlets.

• Providing free vaccination clinics.

• Offering free transportation to clinics.