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by Answerbag Staff on May 19th, 2011

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Are American kids required to get a hepatitis B vaccine before school?

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  • by Angela Tedson on May 19th, 2011

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    The United States has no federal vaccination laws, and requirements for hepatitis B vary by state. For example, children must be vaccinated against hepatitis B before starting public school in Georgia, but neighboring state Alabama excludes this from its list of required school immunizations.

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    Centers for Disease Control: Vaccines: State Vaccination Requirements

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    Immunization Info: State Vaccine and Immunization Requirements

    Centers for Disease Control: Hepatitis B Vaccine

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