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Problem-riddled nonprofit charity Giving Tree folds

The Giving Tree, a problem-plagued Tucson charity for the homeless, is shutting down.

July 22, 2012 12:00 am Related

Photos: The Giving Tree charity
Star investigation: Giving Tree charity skirts the rules
Map: Giving Tree locations

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Decision to vaccinate can be major dilemma for nervous parents

More and more mid- to high-income parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children.

June 24, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Vaccine fund pays for harm from shots
Bill aims to curb personal-belief waivers
Star investigative series: Falling vaccine rates boost risk of dangerous outbreak

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Factors that make for 'herd immunity'

If enough people are vaccinated, an isolated case of infectious disease will not morph into a full-blown outbreak.

May 20, 2012 12:00 am Comments

Kids skipping shots increases threat of dangerous outbreak

One in three Arizona schools last year had kindergarten classes with vaccination rates so low children were left vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks such as measles, mumps or pertussis, an Arizona Daily Star investigation has found.

May 20, 2012 12:02 am Photos