New Jersey Senate Postpones Vote On Vaccination Exemptions

New Jersey Senate Postpones Vote On Vaccination Exemptions

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The video discusses a bill in New Jersey aimed at eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations, requiring them for children in schools and daycare centers, while allowing medical exemptions. The vote was postponed due to security concerns and protests. The bill comes amid a rise in measles cases, with 75% linked to New York outbreaks. If passed, New Jersey would join five other states with similar laws.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given for the postponement of the vote on the vaccination bill?

Insufficient votes

Weather conditions

Lack of security

Technical issues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of exemptions does the bill allow for vaccinations?

Medical exemptions

Religious exemptions

Philosophical exemptions

No exemptions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization reported the highest number of measles cases since 1992?

World Health Organization

American Medical Association

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Institutes of Health

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of measles cases were linked to outbreaks in New York?

60%

50%

90%

75%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the bill is signed into law, how many other states would New Jersey join with similar legislation?

Five

Four

Three

Six