Georgia Health News Report: Social Media Cracking Down On Vaccine Skeptics

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed a sixth case of measles in the state this year on Wednesday, June 18.

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By Chris Herbert

For the past three years, Amy Haney has administered a private Facebook group for parents in Georgia who seek more information about vaccines.

Haney, a metro Atlanta resident and mother of four, founded the group in February 2016 after a policy change required one of her children to turn in a standardized shot record from the health department in order to enroll in school. Previously, only a parent-written affidavit was needed.