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There's a growing epidemic in Los Angeles--more and more kids are contracting pertussis, or "whooping cough," and the measles. The reason? Wealthy parents are opting not to vaccinate their children. As rates of whooping cough increase in these affluent areas, the number of kids receiving immunizations is dropping.
From the story: "An examination by The Hollywood Reporter of immunization records submitted to the state by educational facilities suggests that wealthy Westside kids — particularly those attending exclusive, entertainment-industry-favored child care centers, preschools and kindergartens — are far more likely to get sick (and potentially infect their siblings and playmates) than other kids in L.A. The reason is at once painfully simple and utterly complex: More parents in this demographic are choosing not to vaccinate their children as medical experts advise."
Read the full story at The Hollywood Reporter