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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Thousands brave heat for Fourth of July parades ... Earthquake rumbles Eugene area ... J'ville planner at 'flash point' turns in resignation ... Thousands brave heat for Fourth of July parades ... Earthquake rumbles Eugene area ... J'ville planner at 'flash point' turns in resignation ... LEGISLATURE Oregon House approves bill making schools publish vaccine rates Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 2, 2015 at 5:42 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 2, 2015 at 5:42 PM » Social News SALEM — House lawmakers have approved a measure ordering schools in Oregon to make public the number of vaccinated students they have enrolled in their classes. Oregon has one of the highest rates of kindergarten students using a personal belief waiver to opt out of one or more vaccinations. Lawmakers have been trying to reduce those rates, saying a high number of immunized students protects those who can't get the shots themselves. But parents have pushed back against immunization requirements, saying it takes away their choices. Supporters of the measure say it'll help parents with children vulnerable to contagious diseases decide whether a school is safe for their kids. The bill heads to Gov. Kate Brown. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 2, 2015 at 5:42 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501