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Year In Review 2013: The 'alternative vaccine schedules' trend

By Patty Lane / Producer, Amita Sharma / Investigative Reporter

Published December 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM PST

This story was published more than 11 years ago.

Year In Review 2013: The 'Alternative Vaccine Schedules' Trend

More kindergarteners than ever in San Diego County were not fully vaccinated when they started school in fall 2012.

It's part of a trend called "alternative vaccine schedules." Some doctors say this new movement could be increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. KPBS enterprise Rreporter Claire Trageser joins Amita Sharma with a look.

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