Medical groups criticize proposed Oklahoma vaccine rule

(AP) A group of Oklahoma medical professionals is criticizing a State Department of Health proposal to make it easier for parents to opt-out of vaccinating their children. The leaders of the Oklahoma State Medical Association and a pro-vaccination group of medical professionals both urged the public to voice their concerns during a conference call with reporters on Thursday. The proposed rule would permanently eliminate a requirement that parents seeking to exempt their children from vaccines watch an educational video about the benefits of vaccinations. The health department did not immediately respond Thursday to telephone and email messages seeking comment about the proposed change.