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The Washington state Senate has passed a bill blocking exemptions from the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) on grounds of personal or philosophical reasons.
Lawmakers adopted the new legislation on Wednesday, April 17, according to the Seattle Times.
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