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Texas launches downloadable form to exempt kids from school-required vaccines

Previously, parents had to wait for the state to mail them the exemption form. They still have to get the form notarized before submitting it to the school for enrollment purposes.

The Texas Tribune

Vaccine exemption requests in Texas spike in July, as some experts fear more families will opt out

Federal funding cuts to immunization efforts and a new law that allows exemption forms to be downloaded, instead of mailed, could drive up exemptions in the future.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Legislature approves making vaccine exemption process easier

Instead of waiting for the state to send them one, parents would be able to print out vaccine exemption forms at home if they want to skip school-required shots. Critics believe the bill would increase infections.

The Texas Tribune

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Several bills filed to weaken vaccine mandates as more Texas families opt out of immunizations

Emboldened by Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination and disdain for pandemic-era mandates, skeptics are pushing for bills to make it easier to opt out of vaccines.

The Texas Tribune

Students grow 'the seed of a lyric' into professional recordings

'We've noticed growth throughout the day. This morning students who were very closed off are now working in groups.'

Newcastle Herald

Childhood infection ‘linked to risk of respiratory disease death as an adult’

A study suggests efforts to reduce childhood respiratory infections could have an impact on tackling premature mortality from respiratory disease.

The Independent UK

Katie Piper sparks Ofcom complaints over ‘goth baby’ reaction on Loose Women

The TV presenter was discussing influencer Rebecca Hardy transforming her house to look like the Addams family mansion

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Loose Women hit with over 60 Ofcom complaints over Katie Piper ‘goth baby’ comments: ‘It’s giving me satanic vibes’

‘It’s giving me bad energy, it’s toxic, I don’t like it,’ the ITV panellist said on the show

The Independent UK

Hunter's Grease actors pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John

"Grease never left Olivia, she always looked back on it [fondly] and would sing the songs now and then."

Newcastle Herald

Callaghan College Jesmond brings Grease to life after two years of COVID delays

"Once you become the character it follows you around, I feel like I'm slowly turning into Danny Zuko."

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