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Vaccine Debate Puts Spotlight on State Registry

When patients in Texas turn 18, they have to give the state permission to keep their vaccination records in its electronic registry. Otherwise they're expunged. But some lawmakers and doctors are attempting to change that.

by Veronica Zaragovia, KUT News

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When patients in Texas turn 18, they have to give the state permission to keep their vaccination records in its electronic registry. Otherwise they're expunged. But some lawmakers and doctors are attempting to change that. Read the full story at KUT News.

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Veronica Zaragovia

KUT NEWS