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Hogan Jr. (R) has allowed a bill to let minors as young CDC: 'Serious public health threat' possible if kids don't make up missed vaccinations 06/14/2021 04:01am • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned about a “marked decline” in routine childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and health officials want parents to schedule doctor’s visits for kids right away. “People are often saying, ‘We’ll wait until later in 7 Best Part-Time, Work from Home Jobs 06/14/2021 12:00am • Work these part-time jobs from home.The COVID-19 pandemic made remote work standard for employees across the country. Now that people are heading back to the office, you may be wondering how you can keep working from home. 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