Quick Read: Lawmakers Weigh Boosting School-age Vaccines

Many states -- including California -- allow parents to opt-out of vaccines for their children simply by declaring their personal opposition. USA Today compares what's happening in several states this year on the vaccine front. In California, Assemblyman Richard Pan of Sacramento, introduced a bill which would require parents to meet with a health care provider before opting out of vaccines. The full Senate is expected to vote on the bill this week.

Source: Usatoday

The move comes as health officials across the USA grapple with the resurgence of once-forgotten infectious diseases, including what could be the biggest epidemic of whooping cough in 50 years. Although all states require children be vaccinated before attending school, each has different policies about exemptions, with some granting waivers only for medical reasons, while others allow kids to opt out based on religious or personal beliefs.