These Massachusetts parents sought religious exemptions to vaccines. We asked them why.

Massachusetts Parents Seeking Religious Exemptions to Vaccines

Some parents in Massachusetts are seeking religious exemptions to vaccines, citing nuanced and varied reasons.

Bridget Kearns, an occupational therapist from Wareham, initially struggled with the decision to vaccinate her children. She had spoken to mothers who believed vaccines were harmful and was concerned about the link between vaccines and abortion, despite vaccines not containing fetal tissue.

“Early on, when you are trying to get your child healthcare and you’re rejecting vaccines, it is very hard,”

Kearns' indecisiveness led to her children being partially vaccinated for a few years, until she eventually made a decision.

Author's summary: Parents seek vaccine exemptions due to nuanced reasons.

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GBH GBH — 2025-10-13

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