More Than 900 Pr. George's Students Lack Vaccines

Courtesy washingtonpost.com - Health  Wed, 05/28/2008 - 22:30

After Prince George's County schools opened in August, more than 2,600 students were banned from class because they lacked vaccinations for chicken pox and hepatitis B.

As the academic year nears its close, more than 900 remain barred, a school system spokesman said yesterday.

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