The 360 | Is it OK to ban kids without vaccines from public places?
Speed readWhat’s happening: The number of measles cases in the United States is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there have been 387 reported cases from January through March this year — surpassing the total number of cases for all of 2018.
Why it’s stirring debate: Rockland County’s actions are viewed as drastic, but officials are defending their decision. “People simply understand now that we are serious about this,” said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. Bringing an unvaccinated child into a public place will now be a misdemeanor punishable by six months in jail and/or a $500 fine.
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