"Oregon Families Urged to Submit Vaccination Records Ahead of School Exclusion Day"
Oregon's School Exclusion Day is approaching, requiring students to be up to date on vaccinations or have exemptions to attend school. Southern Oregon has some of the lowest vaccination rates in the state due to the allowance of nonmedical exemptions. Local public health departments are sending notices to parents, urging them to take action before the February 21 deadline. While exclusion day is seen as a last defense, it aims to keep schools safe from vaccine-preventable diseases.