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Today, we're taking a look at the rise in the so-called "anti-vaxxer" movement. Once a fringe conspiracy theory, and now more and more becoming a modern political force.

New data shows rates of vaccine hesitancy and aversion has been on the rise and sharply increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a larger and more resistant community which in some cases aims to strip vaccine mandates in places like public schools. 

To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Politico reporter Jessica Piper, who has been following the rise of the anti-vax movement.

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