Teen Gets Vaccines During Measles Outbreak, Despite Mom’s Belief

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Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious health problems, including brain damage, deafness and, in rare cases, death. Despite his mother’s belief that vaccines are bad, Ethan Lindenberger decided to get his shots. Courtesy of Ethan Lindenberger

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Despite his mother’s belief that vaccines are bad, Ethan Lindenberger decided to get his shots.

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