$1,000

Potential fine for parents in New York City who don't vaccinate their children against measles -- a once-eradicated disease. Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency for parts of the city on Tuesday over the outbreak, which has largely impacted the Orthodox Jewish community.

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Potential fine for parents in New York City who don't vaccinate their children against measles -- a once-eradicated disease. Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency for parts of the city on Tuesday over the outbreak, which has largely impacted the Orthodox Jewish community.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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